Little Havana, Cuban neighborhood in Miami, United States.

Little Havana is a Cuban neighborhood in the heart of Miami stretching along Calle Ocho. The streets show colorful murals, shops with hand-rolled cigars, and small restaurants with open kitchens.

The neighborhood emerged in the 1960s as a new home for thousands of Cubans who left the island after the revolution. Within a few years they built shops, schools, and social centers.

The name comes from the Spanish word for Havana and marks the deep connection to the Cuban capital. On weekends the streets fill with salsa rhythms and families meet in cafés for strong Cuban coffee.

Calle Ocho runs from SW 3rd to SW 37th Avenue, so pick a stretch rather than walking it all. Viernes Culturales fills SW 8th Street between 14th and 17th Avenues on the last Friday of each month. Domino Park sits on Calle Ocho and draws players and onlookers.

The Walk of Fame on Calle Ocho carries stars for Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Gloria Estefan, Thalía, Julio Iglesias and Desi Arnaz, among other Latin artists. The neighbourhood was listed among the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Places in 2015 and named a national treasure in 2017.