Fort Myers
Travel Guide

North America - United States of America - Fort Myers

Fort Myers is one of the most important cities in southern USA, in Florida. The State of Florida's the holidays place for many. A tropical break near the Caribbean with crystal waters, warm temperatures, palm trees everywhere and the most coveted outdoor activities. Being so close to Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Cuba, havin been first colonized by Spaniards and still retaining some native-americans,... both Fort Myers and Florida mix several different cultures felt all over the place. Fort Myers' pce is relaxed, not just 'cause for having some of the most sought after coasts in the country but also for an enviable life standard. That's why though the city's pace is quiet, it as well as Florida remain a great pilar for USA's domestic businesses and tourism. These lands were refugee to Thomas Edison or Henry Ford, and nowadays keep that same status to many Americans and Tourists who flee from the cold in the north to seek the sunny coasts of Mexico's Gulf.
Floridians are smiling, kind, open-minded persons with a deep latin influence. That makes it easy to them to meet new people.
The food in the city and in the state is very diverse and well-prepared. Southern Palates are demanding! Seafood's one of its stars but eh different cultures in the area have given an almost endless range of dishes. Florida's flavor's sweet, tasteful and very intense... Should you come across the chance to set foot ion these lands, jump in and your experience will be unforgettable!

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Fort Myers Overview

Language

English and Spanish. Most people have English as their first language. Nonetheless, Spanish is very common too, specially among Central and Latin-Americans.

Weather

Fort Myers, just as the rest of Florida, has a warm climate virtually all year long. Being so close to tropical and subtropical areas, the average year temperature is of about 24ºC (75,2ºF). The coldest months are from November to February and the hottest ones from June to September. There are short, warm winters and a little wet summers with higher temperatures. Summer's also the time with highest rainfall.

Money

US Dollar (USD). You can exchange currency at the airport as well as in hotels, banks and ATMs. Even some public transport stations offer such a service, though usually at a higher rate. Getting some $ before arriving is a good idea to cover for first expenses, just as asking your bank what's the commission when you travel abroad. In many places both in the city and the State you can use a credit card, so that may be your best paying method.

When to go

From March to June. During these months the temperatures get warmer without reaching acorching levels. Besides, that's off season. Summer's also a good time to visit but beaches in the city and the State get packed! Fort Myers' also nice in winter though, since there's no such a touristic crowd around and the temperatures are still nice.

Days

7 days. Fort Myers, and Florida for that matter, is a place where one can do tons of outdoor activities. The mild weather makes it easy to move around. The sea is really close, and there are many hideouts and towns around it as well as water and natural parks and activities for all ages.

Surroundings

Bonita Springs (Coastal Town)
Miami (Coast City)
West Palm Beach (Coast City)
Naples (Coastal Town)
The Bahamas (Island)
Cuba (Country)
Big Cypress National Preserve (National Park)

Store Hours

Shops in Florida have different timetables depending on their size, though there are big businesses a plenty. Those susually open Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm and Sundays from 11am to 8pm. Malls' timetable is often from 9:30/10am to 8:30/9pm. Banks are usually open from 9am to luchtime or 4pm, though they close an hour later on Friday and are also open Saturday morning.