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.