First Time at Miami Port? Here's What to Expect
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Traffic getting into the port of Miami can be an absolute nightmare.
What should have been a quick drive turned into a long slow crawl through the port with cars backed up everywhere.
The single best piece of advice we can give is simple. Leave much earlier than you think you need to.
After what we saw, we're really glad we left early.
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