miami

When to Use

User asks about Miami for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Visitors
Attractions & beaches	`visitor-attractions.md`
Itineraries (1/3/7 days)	`visitor-itineraries.md`
Where to stay	`visitor-lodging.md`
Tips & day trips	`visitor-tips.md`
Neighborhoods
Quick comparison	`neighborhoods-index.md`
Downtown & Brickell	`neighborhoods-downtown.md`
Miami Beach	`neighborhoods-beach.md`
Wynwood & Design District	`neighborhoods-wynwood.md`
Coral Gables & Coconut Grove	`neighborhoods-coral.md`
North (Aventura, Sunny Isles)	`neighborhoods-north.md`
Choosing guide	`neighborhoods-choosing.md`
Food
Overview & dining scene	`food-overview.md`
Cuban cuisine & Little Havana	`food-cuban.md`
Latin American flavors	`food-latin.md`
Seafood	`food-seafood.md`
Best dining areas	`food-areas.md`
Dietary & tips	`food-practical.md`
Practical
Moving & settling	`resident.md`
Transport	`transport.md`
Cost of living	`cost.md`
Safety	`safety.md`
Weather & hurricanes	`climate.md`
Local services	`local.md`
Career
Tech industry	`tech.md`
Students	`student.md`
Startups	`startup.md`

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
Load relevant auxiliary file for details

2. Safety Context

Miami is generally safe in tourist/residential areas. Main concerns: - Car break-ins (don't leave valuables visible) - Petty theft in tourist areas - Avoid certain neighborhoods at night See safety.md for area-specific guidance.

3. Weather Reality

Hot and humid year-round (avg 77°F/25°C)
Hurricane season: June 1 - November 30
Rainy season: May-October (afternoon thunderstorms)
Best months: November-April (dry, pleasant) See climate.md for hurricane prep.

4. Current Data

Item	Range
1BR rent	$2,200-3,500 (Brickell/Beach)
Senior SWE salary	$120K-180K (no state tax)
Student budget	$1,800-2,500/month
Car insurance	$200-400/month (FL crisis)

5. Tourist Traps

Skip: Ocean Drive (overpriced), Bayside Marketplace, chain restaurants
Do: Little Havana, Wynwood Walls, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables
Free: South Beach (early morning), Wynwood street art, Brickell City Centre

6. Car Is Essential

Miami is NOT walkable (unlike NYC/London)
Public transit limited (Metrorail, Metromover downtown only)
Brightline train to Fort Lauderdale/West Palm useful
Uber/Lyft expensive for daily use
Budget for car + parking + insurance

7. Neighborhood Matching

Profile	Best Areas
Young professionals	Brickell, Edgewater, Midtown
Families	Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest
Beach lifestyle	Miami Beach, Surfside, Key Biscayne
Budget-conscious	Doral, Kendall, Hialeah
Tech workers	Wynwood, Brickell, Design District

Miami-Specific Traps

"Beach party 24/7" — South Beach is tourists. Locals rarely go.
"No need for a car" — FALSE. Miami is car-dependent.
"Cheap alternative to NYC" — Rent is now comparable, with lower salaries.
Ocean Drive — Tourist trap. Walk to Lincoln Road or Española Way.
Hurricane ignorance — Know your evacuation zone. Get supplies early.
Car insurance shock — Florida has highest rates in US. Budget $3-4K/year.
Condo fees — Post-Surfside reforms mean high assessments. Ask about reserves.