Key Biscayne is a reef-studded barrier island at the northern end of the Florida Straits. Although not part of the Keys archipelago, Key Biscayne is a little corner of paradise accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway. At the very end of the island, you can discover the historic lighthouse built in 1825 to guide ships through the Florida Straits. A paradise for fishermen and beach lovers, Key Biscayne offers a real break from the hustle and bustle of Miami.
A thousand years before Columbus left, the Tequesta inhabited the island. These coastal fishermen travelled by pirogue between the island and the mainland. The natives of the region around Biscayne Bay were called the Vizcaynos by Spanish explorers and missionaries. Although this name is documented in a 1675 mission report letter from Bishop Calderon of Cuba, and although several accounts offer explanations, the true origin of the name Biscayne remains a mystery.
Key Biscayne was visited on 10 March 2020.
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