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.