Miami Shopping

  1. 3x3 Santa Barbara Botanica

    Botanica storefronts promise to help in matters of love, work and sometimes 'immigration services,' but trust us, there are no marriage counselors or INS guys in these shops. Welcome to the wide world of vodou . As you enter you'll probably get a funny look, but be courteous, curious and respectful and you should be welcomed.

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  2. Condom-Usa

    It's easy to laugh at this place, but Condom-USA does a great job of promoting sexual health initiatives, education and frank discussion of some of the major health issues of our time. Plus, they've got Motion Lotion.

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  3. Deco Drive Cigars

    Should you need to risk mouth cancer with a 'vacation cigar', why not do so imitating all the local skinny-minnie models who love a fine Churchill with their martini-and-salad.

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  4. El Aguila Vidente

    Hey, botanicas can have variety. El Aguila doesn't do vodou , but it does cater to local Santeria worshipers with a nice assortment of Afro-Cuban magic recipes, tarot cards and religious icons for the discerning santero .

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  5. El Crédito Cigars

    In one of the most popular cigar stores in Miami, and one of the oldest in Florida, you'll be treated as an old member of the stogie-chomping boy's club.

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  7. La Tradición Cubana

    Watch workers roll your cigars before you buy them at this little factory.

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  8. Paper & Concept

    Slick pens, fancy greeting cards and, of course, really flash paper products await in this friendly little boutique.

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  9. Pop

    Find the collectible kitsch of your dreams at this pop-culture purveyor. From George Jetson and his nuclear family to Ken and Barbie, the traditional household unit is covered.

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  10. Vierge Miracle & St Philippe

    Enter with an attitude full of respect, eyes wide open and some tactful questions, and you'll be treated to a unique experience: the wares, spells and goods of Haitian vodou . Be reverent to the large statues of loa (akin to angels) who guard the premises, and if you've got some problems with love or work, need dream interpretation or require a cleansing bath, the local houngan and mambos (respectively, male and female high priests) may be able to help you.

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