The most famous and recommended National Park in Florida is the Everglades. Visiting this place is like stepping into a mangrove paradise, immersing yourself in the sense of wonder that surrounds you, and immersing yourself deeply in the slow, languid pace of swamp life. And thanks to such allies of the National Parks Foundation, many acres of this secret swamp are protected for future generations. No trip to Florida is complete without a stop at Everglades National Park, a swamp just outside Miami where visitors can see alligators in close proximity to each other.
Everglades National Park is just an hour's drive from the hustle and bustle of Miami, but the world is completely different. The park covers 1.5 million acres of tropical and subtropical habitats with one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It was for this reason that Congress established the Everglades as a National Park in 1934. The park has since been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, Wetlands of International Importance and a World Heritage Site.
At least one million people from all over the world visit the Everglades every year. There are three main entry points: the Gulf Coast Visitor Center, which is closest to Naples and south of Everglades City; the Shark Valley area, accessed via US 41 (also known as the Tamiami Trail); and the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, the park's headquarters.