Everglades National Park

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Introduction

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The Everglades are an area of marshland taking up the south of Florida. They're a popular tourist destination and play a unique part in local folklore, with legends of moon shiners, smugglers and alligators. The Everglades National Park takes up much of the region.

Geography

Cities

• Everglades City

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

The Everglades, like the rest of (southern) Florida has a warm and humid subtropical climate. The warmest season lasts from May to October when temperatures frequently hit more than 30 °C while nights are balmy and mostly around or above 20 °C. Temperatures and humidity combined can feel oppressive though and it's not the best time for a visit as this is also the season when most of the rain falls and hurricanes may strike Florida as well.
From November onwards things start to improve and the dry season lasts into May. Although temperatures drop and it might not always be beach weather, this is a good time for visiting the park.

Getting There

By Plane

The nearest (international) airport is at Miami.

By Train

By Car

Several routes run into and across the Everglades. Interstate-75 runs east-west from Fort Lauderdale to the western coast around Naples, but this is not the best route to take, unless you are in hurry. It also runs a bit too much to the north to actually enjoy the natural surroundings. A much better alternative is route 90 that crosses the Everglades much more to the south. To add, it also crosses the Big Cypress National Preserve and the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. The road starts just west of Miami.

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

Driving through the park can be an exciting experience. Try and go on a week day during work hours so it isn't busy, and keep an eye out for crocodiles sunning themselves on the tarmac! Also be aware that when you stop-off at one of the designated rest-areas, and take a walk on the wooden boardwalks over the marshes, you will get swarmed by mosquitos.

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Sleep