Tourist Supplement
Cuba and Miami
[CUBA AIRGUIDE June 1954]
HAVANA
ISLE OF PINES
PINAR DEL RIO
MATANZAS
LAS VILLAS
CAMAGUEY
ORIENTE
MIAMI [Lists places of
interest, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, misc. tourist
information]
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TOURIST SUPPLEMENT [Havana
and Miami]
PASSPORTS. U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need passports
to enter
Cuba as tourists, but they must have bonafide documentary
evidence
which will prove to the transportation companies that they
are citizens
of those countries. Visitors from other countries must
comply
with passport regulations. French and Swiss citizens
are exempt
from the visa requirement and British subject holding U.K.
and Northern
Ireland passports may also enter Cuba without visas.
TOURIST CARD.
The
Tourist Card which visitors to Cuba receive from the
transportation
companies, or when they arrive in Cuba. Costs $2.50, and is
valid for
two years. This Card should be saved as no duplicates
are issued.
CUBAN CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.
Tourist
are permitted free entry of regular baggage, including
automobiles,
trailers, amateur photo and movie cameras, portable radios
and
typewriters, 400 cigarettes, fishing equipment and guns (not
rifles)
for hunting purposes.
DRIVING IN CUBA.
Tourists are authorized to drive automobiles in Cuba,
provided they
possess for this purpose legal authorization from their
country of
origin, which they are obliged to present to the Cuban
authorities when
requested to do so.
AUTOMOBILES FOR
SELF-DRIVING. Automobiles are available in
Havana for drive-yourself rental.
TOURIST POLICE STATION.
The
National Police Department has a "Tourist Section" dedicated
to the
attention and protection of our visitors. Its members
can be
easily distinguished by the armbadge [arm badge]
marked:
"National Police Dept. Tourist Division".
GUIDES. There
is a
well organized corps of authorized English-speaking Guides
whose
service can be obtained at a reasonable rate, either by
arrangement
with the hotel management or through the offices of the
Cuban Tourist
Institute. Both service and fees are officially
regulated.
Be sure to see the Guide's license and badge.
TOURIST SERVICES IN HAVANA
INFORMATION.
The
Cuban Tourist Institute has an office, located at Carcel No.
109, near
Prado Blvd., Havana, where, without change of any kind, the
visitor
will be given all the information he may desire; and, should
he wish,
itineraries for excursions through the interior of the
country will
also be gladly prepared. The Cuban Tourist Institute
also has an
Information Office in Miami at 336 E. Flagler St.
MAIL
The postage rate for Air Mail service between Cuba and the
United
States of America, its possessions and Canada is 9 cents for
the first
½ oz. or fraction thereof, and 9 cents for each additional
half
ounce. Regular Mail; 3 cents for each ounce or
fraction thereof
and 2 cents for post cards.
HAVANA
PROVINCE
Although this is the smallest province of the Island, it has
a
population of 1,544,000, of which over 800,000 are
inhabitants of
Havana, Capital of the Island. The Isle of Pines forms
part of
this province.
The City of Havana is particularly attractive to visitors
because in
the course of its four hundred-odd years of existence it has
acquired
the customs and activities of a gay, modern cosmopolitan
city through
its contacts with European and American countries–reflected
in the
splendid boulevards, gardens, parks and the magnificent
buildings of
ultra-modern architecture–while it has yet rained all the
interesting
aspects and charms of colonial times found in t he primitive
city where
the narrow streets, cozy little plazas, forts, ancient
churches and
many others places of interest are located.
PRINCIPAL POINTS OF INTEREST
IN AND AROUND HAVANA
MORRO CASTLE: Famous
fortress guarding the harbor of Havana; its construction was
commenced in 159 and
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finished in 1597. Because of its interesting and often
exciting
relics of its past, it is well worth the launch trip across
the harbor.
LA CABAÑA FORTRESS:
This fortress, which extends beyond the Morro, cost
$14,000,000.
Its construction began in 1765 and finished in 1774; it was,
at that
time, considered impregnable. Today, however, it has
merely a
historical value and is used as a prison. From this
fortress a
blank cannon shot is fired at nine every night according to
an ancient
tradition.
LA PUNTA FORTRESS:
At the
Prado. Built in 1598 to supplement the Morro Castle in
the
defense of Havana. It guards the entrance to the
harbor.
LA FUERZA CASTLE: Second
oldest
fortress in the New World, the construction of which was
commenced in 1538 and finished about the year 1544.
From its
tower De Soto's wife, Isabel de Bobadilla, scanned the
horizon daily
for a sight of her husband's ships which never returned from
the
discovery of Florida.
ATARES CASTLE: Built
in the
18th century. The obelisk on the side of the hill
commemorates
the execution of the young Kentuckian Col. William
Crittenden and
50 companions who had come with an expedition under General
Narciso
Lopez, to fight for Cuba's liberty.
SAN LAZARO TOWER (Torreon):
Small tower on the Malecon near Maceo Park which in Spanish
colonial days was very important as a lookout for pirates.
PRINCIPE CASTLE: The
broad
sweep of the Ave. of Independence (Carlos III) leads to the
foot of a
hill, crowned by the imposing Castle of the Prince, today
the
jail. In the cross-section of the surrounding cliffs,
are the
tunnels which in the times of Spain served as a secret
passageway.
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: This
has
been recently restored to its original glory. The
venerable
cathedral is faced by colonial mansions once housing the
nobility of
Cuba.
COLUMBUS CATHEDRAL:
Ancient
structure whose external rugged grandeur conceals a wealth
of beautiful
vestments and old silver. The body of Columbus was
interred here
for many years.
PLAZA DE ARMAS:
Ancient
square on which. "The Templete", "La Fuerza Castle",
the
"Lieutenant Governor's Palace", and the "City Hall",
described below,
are located.
THE TEMPLETE: On the
very spot where the first mass was celebrated in Havana,
under the shade of a great Ceiba tree.
CITY HALL: With its
magnificent and ancient colonial patio, it was once the home
of the Spanish Governor's General of the Island.
SAN FRANCISCO CONVENT: This
massive
edifice, exponent of the austere Spanish style of the XVI
century, devoid of fantasy, seems to be inspired by the dual
spirit of
realism and mysticism. The Post Office Department now
occupies
these premises which have not lost their conventual
atmosphere.
SECTION OF OLD CITY WALL:
Opposite Presidential Palace. Formely [formerly],
Havana was
completely surrounded by an old wall locking Havana in after
the nine o
clock curfe. A section facing the Presidential Palace
has been
carefully preserved as a relic of the past. (The
cannon shot is
still fired at 9:00 p.m.).
PRESIDENTIAL PALACE:
A
handsome and modern structure combining various
architectural
styles. The commanding feature of this palace is
glass-tiled dome
dominating the neighborhood.
MALECON DRIVE:
This beautiful drive is separated from the open sea only by
the heavy stone wall which gives it its name.
STUDENT'S MEMORIAL: This
monument
is at the end of the Prado, and commemorates the unjust
execution of eight medical students in 1871 by Spanish
volunteers.
NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE
[AMPHITHEATER]: On
Port Avenue. A magnificent marble structure where,
under tropical
skies, beautiful public band concerts are held on Tuesday,
Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday evenings.
PARQUE MACEO:
Beautiful park honoring the great patriot Maceo who is
immortalized by
an equestrain [equestrian] statue in the center of the
park.
FRONTON JAI-ALAI: At
Concordia 556 - Games are held at this "fronton" every
evening except on Mondays and Fridays.
FRONTON HABANA-MADRID:
At Belascoain 903. Games are held every afternoon at
3:00 pm. And Mondays and Fridays.
MAINE MONUMENT:
Cuba's
handsome memorial in honor of the heroes of the U.S.S. Maine
located on
the Malecon Drive. The cannons and chains on the
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monument were salvaged from the decks of the ill-fated
battleship.
CAPITOL: This
majestic
palace has no equal as to grandeur or luxury in Latin
America.
Costing 28 million dollars, the Capitol impresses visitors
with its
sumptuous decorations, its noble proportions, and rich
materials:
marble, stone gilt, bronze, precious woods.
PARQUE CENTRAL:
Flanked by
the famous open-air cafes where the orchestras rival cach
[each]
other in feminine pulchritude and in the quality of their
rumba
music. Central Park is the starting point for our
nightlife and
the customary promenade down the Prado. In the center
of the park
is the statue of Jose Marti, the apostle of Cuban Liberty.
CENTRO ASTURIANO:
Medical
aid and cultural society with a membership of about
70,000. A
beautiful ball room, all-marble stairs and famous tiled bar
are the
architectural high-lights of this building with so much
social
significance.
NATIONAL THEATRE [THEATER]
AND CENTRO GALLEGO:
In t his beautiful opera house the world's greatest singers
have
appeared. The Centro Gallego is another medical aid
and cultural
society similar to the Centro Asturiano.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS:
Located on 26th Street at Carretara de Aldecoa, Alturas del
Vedado.
SPORTS PALACE: This
magnificent building is the scene of very good boxing
matches &
other interesting sports events. Located at the foot
of Paseo
Blvd., Vedado.
COLON CEMETERY: Twenty-third
Street leads to this Cemetery Millions have been spent here
in marble mausoleums, tombs and general decorations.
PAN-AMERICAN FRATERNITY
TREE AND PARK:
Planted in Fraternity Park in 1928 at the Sixth Pan-American
Conference
held in Havana, this tree symbolizes the fraternal affection
of the
Americas, springing as it does from soil gathered from the
21 Americans
countries.
PASEO DE MARTI: (THE
PRADO)
This sumptuous and historic avenue, called the Champs
Elysees of
Havana, extends from Fraternity Park to the water front.
UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA: This
University
was founded 210 years ago, and its modern buildings,
thousands of students and collaborating faculty uphold the
tradition of
excellence which it has held since its foundation.
Annexed to the
University is the Calixto Garcia Hospital.
QUINTA DE LOS MOLINOS:
The
University Botanical Garden is today an interesting tropical
garden but
was formerly the Country Residence of the Spanish Governor's
and was
mentioned in "Anthony Adverse".
GRAND STADIUM OF HAVANA:
Where Professional and Amateur Base Ball Championships are
held every year.
MAXIMO GOMEZ MONUMENT: On
Avenida de las Misiones.
USEFUL ADDRESS AND
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
American Embassy............................Calzada & M.
Sts., Vedado...................FO-3151
Anglo-American Welfare...................9 San Juan de Dios
St............................M-2654
Anglo-American Community Hosp...352 2nd St.,
Vedado................................F-6651
British Embassy................................Edificio
Bolivar, Carcel & Morro Sts.....A-2905
Canadian Embassy............................Ambar Motors
Bldg., Infanta & 23rd. ....UO-9457
Cuban Tourist Institute.....................109 Carcel
St.........................................ML1670
Haitian Legation................................68 20th
Ave., Miramar...........................B-8377
Mexican Consulate............................156 19th St.,
Vedado.............................F-3903
National Police Headquarters.............Chacon and Cuba
Sts...........................M-7100
Spanish Embassy...............................420 Oficios
St......................................M-8330
Tourist Police Department................Monserrate &
Empedrado Sts...............M-8002
Venezuelan Consulate.......................161 7th St.,
Vedado..............................FO-1637
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Advertizement:
La Zaragozana Restaurant & Bar
HOTELS
ALAMAC, Galiano 308
AMBOS MUNDOS, Obispo 153
BRISTOL, Amistad 305
BRUZON, Bruzon 217
CARIBBEAN, Prado y Colon
CATEDRAL, San Ignacio y Chacon
COMODORO, 72 y Mar, Miramar.
GRAN AMERICA, Industria 502
INGLATERRA, Prado 416
LINCOLN, Galiano 164
MONTSERRAT, Ave. Belgica 401
NACIONAL DE CUBA, 21 y O, Vedado
NUEVA ISLA, Monte 259
OCEAN, Malecon 69
PACKARD, Prado 51
PARKVIEW, Colon 101
PERLA DE CUBA, Amistad 548
PLAZA, Central Park
PRESIDENTE, Calzada y G. Vedado
REGINA, Industria 410
RITZ, Neptuno 514
ROYAL PALM, Industria 354
SAN CARLOS, Ave. Belgica 507
SAN LUIS, Belascoain 73
SEVILLA-BILTMORE, Prado 255
SIBONEY, Prado 355
SURF, Malecon 31
TOLEDO, 25 No. 202, Vedado
VEDADO, O entre 23 y 25
VICTORIA 19 No. 101, Vedado
APARTMENT HOTEL, 8 y 19, Vedado
ARECES, Prado 106
BIARRITZ, Prado 519
CARABANCHEL O'Reilly 360
GRAN HOTEL, Ave. Brasil 557
PALACIO, Monserrate 359
TROTCHA, Calzada 758, Vedado
CUANDA'S CLUB. Guanabo
PUERTO PRINCIPE, Playa Cuba, Guanabo
PUERTO ANTONIO, Guanabo
MARTINO, Guanabo
RESTAURANTES
ARBOLEDA, National Hotel O y 21st Sts., Vedado.
AMERICA. 269 Italia Avenue
BAHIA, 56 Puerto Avenue
CARMELO, 23rd St. between G & H Sts., Vedado
CASTILLO DE JAGUA. 23rd and G Streets, Vedado.
CHEZ MERITO. President's & Calzada Avenues, Vedado.
CLUB 21, 21ST and O Streets, Vedado
THE COLONY, 102 21st Street, Vedado
LAS CULEBRINAS, 1263 Calzada Ave., Vedado
EL FARO DE SAGUA. 602 f. St., Vedado
FLORIDITA. 557 Obispo St.
MIAMI. Prado y Neptuno Sts.
MAR Y TIERRA. 65 Padre Varela St.
LOS NOPALES, F & 3rd , Vedado
PALERMO. 252 Amistad St.
PARIS. Cathedral Square
PRADO. 86. 264 Prado Boulevard
PUERTO DE SAGUA. 415 Acosta St.
RADIOCENTRO. 23rd & L Streets, Vedado
LA REGULADORA. 412 Amistad St.
SIGLO XX. 251 Padre Varela y Neptuno Sts.
SEVILLA. Sevilla Biltmore Hotel.
TALLYHO. 23rd & J Sts., Vedado.
EL TEMPLETE. 1 Narciso Lopez St.
TERRAZA. 1001 17 St., Vedado.
VIENES. 402 K Street, Vedado.
VEDADO HOTEL. O between 23rd Sts., Vedado
WILLIE'S BAR. (Restaurant) 21st St and N Sts. Vedado.
LA ZARAGOZANA. 355 Belgica Avenue
CASA SUAREZ, 10 San Lazaro St.
SORRENTO, Calzada & 20, Vedado.
PULLMAN RESTAURANT. 312 Consulado Street.
EL PACIFICO. San Nicolas & Zanja Streets.
EL PALACIO DE CRISTAL, San Jose 114
NANKING RESTAURANT, 3 Virtudes St.
LA CONCHA, Marianao Beach.
FISHING CLUB. Jaimanitas Beach
RIO RITA. Guanabo Road.
MR. LUCKY. Via Blanca.
RIO CRISTAL. Rancho Boyeros Road.
TERRAZA CLUB. Cojimar Road
TOPEKA CLUB, Rancho Boyeros Road.
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MULGOBA. Rancho Boyeros Road. Restaurant & Bar.
ROAD HOUSES, at 30 minutes from Havana with Restaurant &
Bar service:
EL SITIO
EL ALJIBE
EL CHICO
RANCHO LUNA.
CARMELO 515 Calzada Avenue, Vedado.
SAIGON CLUB, 5th Ave. & 44, Miramar
BOULEVARD ROOM, 1st Ave. & 54, Miramar.
NIGHT CLUBS
There are a number of high class cabarets and night clubs in
Havana and
its suburbs that offer excellent shows with international
stars and
typical native music played by the best orchestras in town,
to the
delight of the dancers who crowd the floor. Some of
them are
given below:
TROPICANA. First class, open-air night club, located on
Avenida
Truffin, Buenavista suburb. Excellent music and
entertainment. Two shows nightly. Clubroom.
MONTMARTRE. Luxurious Night Club, situated on 23rd Street,
Vedado. Magnificent shows and orchestra. Club room
BAMBU CLUB. Rancho Boyeros Road. Typical Cuban music and
shows.
JOHNNY'S DREAM CLUB, La Puntilla, Miramar.
EL CORTIJO. 202-25 Street, Vedado. Spanish Patio. Air
Conditioned. Dancing music.
EMBASSY, 23 y 26, Vedado.
PALERMO CLUB. Amistad y San Miguel Sts., Havana. Air
Conditioned. Good dancing music.
MAXIM'S 3 & 10 Sts., Vedado. Orchestra. Air Conditioned.
JOHNNIE'S 88. 208 O St., Vedado. Air Conditioned with
dancing music.
MULGOBA. Rancho Boyeros Road. Typical night club. Good
music.
TOPEKA. Rancho Boyeros Road. Good music and shows.
LOS NOPALES. F and 3rd Streets, Vedado. Mexican atmosphere
and music.
CLUB 21. 21St. And N, Vedado. Music, exotic decor.
TONY'S CLUB. In the heart of Havana, behind the Capitol.
BOULEVARD ROOM. 1st and 54th, Miramar. Right by the sea;
music.
PALETTE. Central Highway. 2 shows nightly. Dancing.
EL COLMAO. Aramburu and San Rafael, Havana. Typical Spanish
atmosphere.
ISLE OF
PINES
Havana is the gateway to a country overflowing with tourist
attractions. Before taking our visitors through it,
however, we
wish to invite them to see the small Isle of Pines, called
"Treasure
Island" because it is believed that Stevenson used it as the
locale for
his immortal novel. It is qualified as small only in
comparison
with the larger island of Cuba, but it is 1180 square miles,
equivalent, for example, to double the island of Guadalupe,
three times
that of Martinique and capable of containing the celebrated
island of
Malta, twelve times. It was discovered by Christopher
Columbus
himself, in 1493, who named it "The Isle of the
Evangelist". It
is 76 miles from the southern coast, in an extraordinarily
peaceful sea
of marvelous colors, and can be reached by boat, and also by
daily
airplane, in 35 minutes.
The medicinal springs in the Isle of Pines enjoy wide
reputation for
the excellent cures these waters have effected, especially
the springs
of Santa Rita, in the town of Santa Fe, where there is a
good hotel,
American style, the "Santa Fe Hotel", with the medicinal
springs at its
door.
PINAR
DEL RIO PROVINCE
Bounded on the east by Havana Province, Pinar del Rio
occupies the
extreme western end of the Island and has a population of
454,900
inhabitants, of which about one fourth reside in its capital
that bears
the same name. Through this province, where the
greatest number
of natural beauties in the country are to be found, will
pass, in the
near future, a section of the Atlantic Caribbean Branch of
the Pan
American Highway which will considerably shorten the
distance between
the United States and Central America. From one of the
ports in
this province a superferry [super ferry] will leave for the
Peninsula
of Yucatan, which will be joined to the Pan-American Highway
by a road
leading to San Cristobal, Mexico, near the frontier of
Guatemala.
The City of Pinar del Rio, capital of the province, is 109
miles from
Havana, to which it is linked by the Central Highway and by
railroad,
passing through incomparably beautiful scenes and
picturesque
towns. It is the hub from which excursions are made to
different
points of exceptional attraction in the surroundings
country.
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MATANZAS
PROVINCE
This Province adjacent to that of Havana is a region
surprisingly
favored by Nature with landscapes of uncommon beauty and
facilities for
the enjoyment of sports, especially fishing. The
population of
this Province is 400,000.
MATANZAS CITY.
A very
pleasant and interesting trip from Havana is that Bellamar
Caves, the
most notable in Cuba, whose wondrous interior has not yet
been fully
explored.
There is restaurant service at the caves and also a landing
field nearby for the use of private planes.
SAN MIGUEL DE LOS
BAÑOS.
91.6 miles from Havana by highway, nestling in a picturesque
region,
frame by mountains; it is one of the most renowned Spas in
this
hemisphere. The excellence of its minero-medicinal
waters has won
for it the name of "Vichy of America"
LAS VILLAS
PROVINCE
The province, also known as "Santa Clara", occupies a large
area of
exceptionally fertile land, the greater part of which is
destined for
the cultivation of sugar-cane. The population numbers
1,032,800. Both the north and south coasts are dotted
with fine
natural bathing beaches of white sand, and the adjacent keys
together
with the Ocoha. Primero and Sagua Rivers provide
excellent
fishing grounds and beds of delicious oysters for which
Sagua is
noted. The hunt is also plentiful –quail and wild
pigeon in
particular. This province contains more sugar mills
than any
other and large shipments are made through the important
portant
[printing mistake] ports of Cienfuegos, on the south coast,
and
Caibarien on the north. The countryside is scenic, the
San Luis
Valley being specially noted for its beauty and healthful
climate. At one of its highest points–Topes de
Collantes– a
magnificent building has been erected for a Sanatorium.
There are also several thermal springs in this province such
as San
Jose del Lago, nestling in a picturesque dreamland setting
near
Mayajigua, a short distance from the Caibarien fishing zone
and, for a
change, the traveler should see the marvelous caves to be
found in
various sections of the province, and visit the ancient
towns of
historic interest which have lain for centuries, like
"sleeping
beauties", untouched by the progress of civilization, and
retained all
their pristine charm as, for instance, Trinidad,
Sancti-Spiritus and
others.
CAMAGUEY
The province of Camagüey has a population of 625,300
inhabitants,
and occupies a large area in the central part of the Island
whose
unusually fertile pastures have made it an important
cattle-raising
center. The benign climate makes the winter season the
most
pleasant of the year. The warmer temperature of the
summer can be
avoided by going to any of the charming places in the
mountains such as
Cubitas, Najasa, etc., where delightful vacations can be
spent.
Some of the largest sugar mills in Cuba are located in this
province
and may be visited during the grinding season.
ORIENTE
PROVINCE
This province occupies the extreme eastern end of the Island
and has a
population of 1,813,900 inhabitants. It has the
greatest variety
of scenic landscapes in the country and owing to its
majestic chain of
mountains has been called "The Switzerland of the Tropics".
EL COBRE SANCTUARY
The famous
El
Cobre Sanctuary,
about 12 ½ miles distant from Santiago and prominently
appearing
among the wooded green of the mountains, is reached by the
Central
Highway. It is dedicated to the "Virgen de la Caridad
del Cobre",
Cuba's
SANTIAGO DE CUBA,
capital
of the province, was settled in 1513 by Don Diego de
Velazques, and its
first Mayor was Hernan Cortes, conqueror of Mexico.
Santiago was
the first metropolis of Cuba and is today one of the oldest
cities in
America. Enchanting traces of the colonial epoch are
still to be
seen: narrow, tortuous streets requiring steps to make their
ascent,
houses of seignorial and romantic aspect, the remains of its
celebrated
Morro Castle, and that subtle atmosphere of times long past
that
fascinatingly contrast with its way of life as a modern
capital.
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PLACES
OF INTEREST IN MIAMI
BAYFRONT PARK.
The
Park of the Pigeons as it is called by Latins due to the
great number
of those birds found there, which are so tame that they feed
from the
hands of visitors. T his park covers a large stretch
of ground
near Biscayne Boulevard and along the waterfront where the
excursion
boats dock. It has many walks lined with comfortable
benches so
that strollers can rest. At the southern, end there is
an
amphitheater where band concerts are held.
CRANDON PARK.
Situated on
Key Biscayne, and easily reached by the Rickenbacker
Causeway
Causeway. It is the most popular spot with Miami
families for
picnics and outings. There are excellent beaches, with
bath
houses and showers for swimmers, as well as cooking
facilities for
preparing meals. It also has a zoo, a children's
playground and a
miniature railway that goes all across the park.
MATTHESON HAMMOCK
PARK.
South of Miami, with fine beaches and playing fields for
baseball,
softball, volleyball, etc. The shady groves
surrounding it make
it an ideal place for walks and picnics.
HAULOVER BEACH PARK.
North
of Miami Beach, it also has a splendid beach, picnic
grounds,
ample parking space, bathing houses and showers, and
refreshment stands.
LUMMUS PARK. Miami
Beach's
most popular beach. It runs from 5th to 14th Sts. And
is lined by
a beautiful park which is illuminated at night. There
are bathing
facilities for swimmers and lifeguards for their
protection.
Nearby cafeterias make possible for bathers to eat without
having to
change into street clothes.
TAHITI BEACH. The
beach
nearest Coral Gables, it is decorated South Seas style with
palm-thatched bathing huts. It is protected from the
rough waves
of the open sea. Being a privately-owned beach, there
is an
admission charge of 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for
children.
RARE PLANTS AND
ANIMALS
MONKEY JUNGLE. 22
miles
south of Miami is to be found this unusual spot where
hundreds of
monkeys romp in complete freedom while visitors enjoying
their antics
are caged.
PARROT JUNGLE.
Another
interesting spot for animal lovers, 11 miles out of
Miami.
Thousands of these birds frolic among the trees and trained
parrots
entertain the visitors with their tricks.
RARE BIRDS FARM.
Near the Parrot Jungle, this is the most outstanding
collection of rare birds in the United States.
SERPENTARIUM.
Also
near the above places, this is the greatest collection of
snakes in the
world. An interesting sight is the "milking" of cobras
for their
deadly venom, used in the preparation of various medicines
and serums.
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS.
South of Coral Gables and within its city limits, this
botanical garden
has no equal within the Union. Thousands of tropical
trees
brought from all over the world make it one of the most
complete
experimental botanical stations anywhere.
MUSA INDIAN VILLAGE.
Set
on Musa Island is this typical Seminole village, a
reconstruction
of the Indians' way of life before the white man came.
One of the
most interesting spectacle here is the fights between the
Indians and
huge alligators, put on for the entertainment of tourists.
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK.
Florida's
largest federal park, and the third largest of all National
Parks, Everglades is a slice of Nature in the faw.
Quicksand,
snakes, bears, alligators and wildcats make it a dangerous
region for
those who do not know it. Although unexplored in its
greater
part, there are many sections that the tourist can visit in
perfect
safety; there is also road cut through part of it for those
who wish to
observe its natural wonders at close range.
AQUARIUMS. Two
excellent collections of both fresh and salt water fish of
every kind
are to be found in this area: the Masnata Aquarium in Miami,
at Tamiami
Trail and 55th Ave., (entrance 25 cents) and Miami Beach's
Eastern
Garden, five miles outside the city on Highway 1 and
Mitchell Ave.
MUSEUMS. There
are
three museums in the Miami area: the Holton, at 12551
Biscayne
Boulevard, which among its other attractions is famed for
its excellent
reproduction of da Vinci's "The Last Supper"; the Junior
Museum of
Natural History, open every day except Monday, at 179 N.E.
26th Street;
and finally, the Glassblowers Museum, 12717 Biscayne
Boulevard, where
expert glassblowers shape the most ornate vessels before the
eyes of
the public (closed on Mondays).
PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS.
In
addition to the following list of places, most hotels have
their own
cocktail lounges, open usually until midnight or later, and
some of
which put on shows or some other
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form of entertainment. The following spots, listed in
alphabetical order, are the most outstanding to be found in
Miami,
Miami Beach and Coral Gables:
ALAN GALE'S CELEBRITY CLUB 215 22nd St.,
Miami Beach.
ALPINE LOUNGE 2235 SW 8th St., Miami
BIG BARN 31 NE 14th St., Miami
CLOVER CLUB 118 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
CLUB MOROCCO 6345 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
CLUB WALLY 151 SW 3rd Ave., Miami
HORSE RACES.
There are three race tracks in the Miami area, with seasons
at different times of the year:
Tropical Park
Hialeah Park
Gulfstream Park
FISHING. If
there is
one place where the ardent fisher can pursue his hobby to
the utmost,
that spot is undoubtedly the Miami area. For the
deep-sea fisher,
boats are available for charter at reasonable rates.
Some of the
places where these boats may be hired are:
City Yacht Basin, Miami Beach
Bayfront Park, Miami
Haulover Beach Park, MacArthur Causeway.
CAR RENTALS. There
are many
car rental companies operating in Miami and vicinity; for
your
convenience, the following list of reputable concerns is
given: (unless
otherwise note, addresses are for Miami).
ABC AUTO RENTAL SE 4th St. at Miami Ave.
HERTZ SYSTEM
26 SW 4th St.
244 NE 1st St.
2331 Liberty Ave., Miami
Beach
OLIN'S 2830 NE 2nd Ave.
COUTURE 825 5th St., Miami Beach
FINCHER'S 1415 NE 2nd Ave.
RYDER CAR 710 Alton Rd., Miami Beach
STERN 380 Alton Rd., Miami Beach
WHALEN 702 5TH St., Miami Beach
JERRI'S 300 23rd St., Miami Beach
PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
WAKULLA SPRINGS – South of Tallahassee
SILVER SPRINGS - St. Augustine
ALLIGATOR FARM - St. Augustine
OLDEST WOODEN HOUSE - St. Augustine
MONKEY JUNGLE - 22 miles south of Miami
RAINBOW SPRINGS - 4 miles north of Dennellon
ORIENTAL GARDENS - Jacksonville
BOK SINGING TOWER - Lake Wales
MARINE STUDIOS - Marineland
MUSA ISLAND - Miami
NATURAL FISH BREEDING POND - Homosassa Springs
SENLA PARROT FARM - Red Road, Miami
RINGLING MUSEUM - Sarasota
CYPRESS GARDENS - Winter Haven
THOMAS A. EDISON HOUSE - Fort Myers
DUPREE GARDENS - 18 miles north of Tampa
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS - Coral Gables
ORCHID JUNGLE - One mile west of Naranja (south of Miami)
CRYSTAL SPRINGS - In Crystal River
FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM - Tallahassee
HINDU TEMPLE - Lakeland
LATIN-AMERICAN DISTRICT AND RESTAURANTS - Tampa
FORT MARION - San Marcos Castle, in St. Augustine
DE SOTO MONUMENT - 5 miles west of Bradenton
EVERGLADES - On Highway 27.
RESTAURANTS
Al's Fried Chicken 440 Biscayne Blvd.
Betty's Restaurant & Lounge 1440 Biscayne Blvd.
Bob's Buffet Miami International Airport
El Bolero 3191 SW 22nd St., C. Gables
Burdine's Tea Room Burdine Building
Colonial Grill Hotel Colonial
Cottage Inn 2235 Biscayne Blvd.
Curry's 7433 Collins Ave., M. Beach
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C an C 1625 35th St.
Chicken in the Rough 216 Lincoln Rd., M. B.
Gourmet House 809 SW 8th St.
Grandma's Kitchens
775 Dade Blvd.,
M.B.
866 Ponce de
Leon, C.G.
Biscayne Blvd. AT
115th St.
Hawthorn's 9404 NW 27th Ave.
Harvey's 720 W. Flager St.
Howard Johnson 1100 Biscayne Blvd.
Palmer House 11052 Biscayne Blvd.
Robin Hood 3601 Biscayne Blvd.
Rosedale Delicatessen 170 NW 5th St.
La Hacienda 2795 NW 7th St.
Wolfie's
2038 Collins Ave., M.B.
1 Lincoln Rd., M.B.
Track and Shore Inn 279 NE 79th St.
Seven Seas 101 SE 2nd Ave.
San Juan SW 8th St. at 24th Ave.
Saratoga 7725 Biscayne Blvd.
Red Coach Grill 1455 Biscayne Blvd.
Kenny's 200 NE 2nd Ave.
The Garden 2235 SW 8th St.
Mammy's 2039 Collins Ave., M.B.
Town Sandwich Shop 153 NW 1st St.
Tylers 1818 NW 36th St.
1257 W. Flagler
1526 P. de Leon, C.G.
Watson's 8226 NE 2nd Ave.
Pirate Cove 3060 SW 8th St.
Old Castle 151 SW 2nd St.
Shrimp Palace 2154 NW 7th Ave.
Whistle Stop 1221 5th St., M.B.
LATIN-AMERICAN
El Toreador 204 Biscayne Blvd.
Concha 1101 N. Miami Ave.
Club Latino 38 NW 5th St.
Madrid 675 SW 3rd St.
Minerva 265 NE 2nd St.
El Ideal 346 NE 2nd St.
Spanish-American 121 NE 1st St.
El Toledo 204 Biscayne Blvd.
HOTELS
MIAMI:
Alcazar, Biscayne Blvd
Alhambra, 118 SE 2nd St.
America, 273 NE 2nd St.
Belfort, 252 NE 2nd St.
Berni, 204 Biscayne Blvd.
Biscayne Terrace, 340 Biscayne Blvd.
Boatwright, 25 NE 7th St.
Brandford, 250 NE 1st St.
Columbus, 50 Biscayne Blvd.
Cortez, 241 NE 1st Ave.
Dolphin, 937 NE 1st Ave.
Commodore, 11 NE 8th St.
Everglades, Biscayne Blvd. At NE 5th St.
Federal, 35 NW 1st St.
Flagler, 637 W. Flagler St.
Ford, 60 NE 3rd St.
Imperial, 50 NW 8th St.
Flamington, 1st St. at Biscayne
Mac Allister, 10 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Colonial, Biscayne and 2 and St.
New Yorker, 1117 NE 1st Ave.
Pan America, 27 NE 2nd Ave.
Pittsburger, 226 NE 1st St.
Patricia, 312 SE 2nd Ave.
Plaza, 216 Biscayne Blvd.
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Ponce de Leon, 231 E. Flager St.
Robert Clay, 29 SE 4th St.
Royalton, 131 SE 1st St.
Tamiami, 203 W. Flager St.
Villa D'Este, 249 NE 8th St.
MIAMI BEACH
Alamac, 1300 Collins Ave.
Allison, 6261 Collins Ave.
Arlington, 455 Ocean Drive
Atlantic Beach, 3400 Collins Ave.
Atlantic Towers, 4201 Collins Ave.
Beacon, 720 Ocean Drive
Bentley, 510 Ocean Drive
Berkeley Shore, 1610 Collins Ave.
Cadillac, 3925 Collins Ave.
Capri, 3010 Collins Ave.
Cardozo. 1300 Ocean Drive
Carlyle, 1250 Ocean Drive
Delano, 1685 Collins Ave.
Delmonico, 6393 Collins Ave.
Devon, Indian Creek
DI LIDO, Collins Ave. at Lincoln Rd.
Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave.
Dorset, 1720 Collins Ave.
Edgewater, 1410 Ocean Drive
Edward, 953 Collins Ave.
Georgian, 1621 Collins Ave.
Greystone, 1920 Collins Ave.
Lido, 336 Collins Ave.
MacFadden, 6701 Collins Ave.
Marine Terrace, 2719 Collins Ave.
Martinique, 6423 Collins Ave.
Monte Carlo, 6551 Collins Ave.
Morris, 1390 Ocean Drive
New Yorker, 1611 Collins Ave.
Normandie, 349 Ocean Drive
Ritz Plaza, 1701 Collins Ave.
Roney Plaza, 2301 Collins Ave.
St. Moritz, 1565 Collins Ave.
Sands, 1601 Collins Ave.
San Marino, 4299 Collins Ave.
Sans Souci, 3101 Collins Ave.
Savoy Plaza, 425 Ocean Drive
Saxony 3201 Collins Ave.
Seacomber, 1737 Collins Ave.
Shelborne, 1801 Collins Ave.
Shelley, 844 Collins Ave.
Shorecrest, 1535 Collins Ave.
Sovereign 4385 Collins Ave.
Tides, 1220 Ocean Drive
Triton, 2729 Collins Ave.
Walburne, 125 Ocean Drive
Waves, 1060 Ocean Drive
Whitehart, 315 Ocean Drive
Winterhaven, 1402 Ocean Drive
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