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About Everglades National Park
The Everglades' vast saw-grass river teems with alligators, manatees, and wading birds in America's most unique ecosystem. Airboat tours cut through the wetlands where cypress domes rise like islands. This is wild Florida at its most primal.
Best months to visit
January, February, March, April, November, December
Things to do in Everglades National Park
Take an airboat tour through shallow marshes chasing alligators
Hike the Anhinga Trail spotting crocodiles and water birds
Canoe through mangrove channels seeking manatees
Climb the observation tower at Pa-hay-okee for vast vistas
Visit the Flamingo visitor center at the peninsula's tip
Drive the scenic Tamiami Trail through wetland wilderness
Weather by month
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Recommended
January
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
March
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
May
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
June
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
July
32C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
August
32C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
November
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
December
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Everglades National Park protects the largest subtropical wilderness in the US, a slow-moving 'river of grass' where airboats glide past alligators, manatees and an extraordinary range of wading birds. Its three entrances — Ernest Coast, Shark Valley and Flamingo — offer very different experiences, from boardwalk trails through cypress and mangrove to backcountry canoe routes.
Best areas to stay in Everglades National Park
Ernest Coe / Royal Palm
The main entrance near Homestead, with the popular Anhinga and Gumbo Limbo boardwalk trails.
Shark Valley
A northern entrance with a 15-mile loop trail and tram tours through sawgrass prairie.
Flamingo
The remote southern end on Florida Bay, with boat tours, camping and access to the backcountry.
Tamiami Trail / Big Cypress
The road corridor west of Miami lined with independent airboat tour operators.
Getting to Everglades National Park
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Flights
Fly into Miami International Airport (MIA), then drive roughly 45–60 minutes to the main entrances.
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From London
~9–10 hours from London with one connection, plus a short drive.
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Getting around
A car is essential; within the park, trails are short walks from parking areas and some sections require a tour boat or tram.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Everglades?
December to April (dry season) is best — wildlife concentrates around remaining water sources and mosquitoes are far less intense than in summer.
How do I get to the Everglades?
The main entrance near Homestead/Florida City is about an hour from Miami; Shark Valley is reached via the Tamiami Trail from Miami's western suburbs.
What wildlife can I see?
American alligators are common year-round, along with herons, egrets, roseate spoonbills, and occasionally manatees and Florida panthers (rarely seen).
Are airboat tours inside the national park?
Most commercial airboat tours operate just outside the park boundary near the Tamiami Trail, as airboats are restricted within most of the park itself.
Do I need a guide to visit?
No — boardwalk trails like Anhinga Trail are self-guided and excellent for wildlife viewing, though ranger-led programmes add context.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Anhinga Trail had so many alligators and birds within a few feet of the boardwalk — didn't expect it to be that easy to see wildlife.
James F. · January 2024
★★★★☆
Did the Shark Valley tram tour and saw dozens of alligators basking right along the path. Bring sun protection, there's no shade.
Carla N. · December 2023
★★☆☆☆
Visited in June and the mosquitoes were genuinely unbearable away from the boardwalks — definitely a dry-season destination.
Robert D. · June 2023
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