Key West lies near the end of the chain of islands known as the Florida
Keys, and is the southern-most city in the United States.
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Location:
Key West lies near the end of the chain of islands known as the Florida
Keys, and is the southern-most city in the continental United States.
The island-community is located about 90 miles north of Cuba and 150
miles southwest of Miami. Size: 4.2 square miles
(10 square km) Population: 25,478. Language:
English Climate: Key West has to be one of the
sunniest and warmest places in the United States year round. The climate
in the winter maintains at around 75-80 degrees with warmer days mixed
in. Currency: U.S. Dollar Tourism
info: Getting there from Miami: Key
West is located 129 miles (207 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way
to visit the Island is to fly.
Travel Requirement: Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Key Westto
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities
available.
See a birds eye view of the region with our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around.
Most visitors get around Key West by walking
Car rentals and taxi service is available on the island. Although
metered rates vary, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles
and scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Key West.
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