Little Haiti, Caribbean district in Miami, United States.
Little Haiti is a Caribbean neighborhood in Miami where pastel-colored buildings, restaurants, art galleries, and independent shops line the streets around Northeast Second Avenue. The Caribbean Marketplace is a busy market with many vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, books in Creole, French, and English, and traditional Haitian food.
The neighborhood grew in the 1980s when Haitian immigrants arrived seeking refuge from political upheaval in their homeland. What was once called Lemon City became one of Miami's most important Caribbean centers.
The neighborhood takes its name from its Caribbean roots and hosts regular art exhibitions, music performances, and dance shows celebrating the culture of its residents. Visitors can discover contemporary works by local artists in galleries and experience traditional Haitian music at live concerts.
The neighborhood is easy to walk through, with most attractions and the market concentrated in a connected area. The best time to shop and eat is in the morning and early afternoon, when the market and restaurants are most active.
A 13-foot (4 m) bronze statue of General Toussaint L'Ouverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution, stands at North Miami Avenue and 62nd Street. The statue serves as a landmark and gathering point for visitors learning about Haitian history.
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