Everglades National Park

Enjoy it while visiting Key Largo in Florida

Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park, located in South Florida, covers a vast area of 1.5 million acres of wetland. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast visiting Key Largo, it’s definitely worth considering a day trip to this magnificent park. You can enter the park from various locations across the state, and the closest entrance to Key Largo is the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center in Homestead. It’s approximately a 37-mile drive north from Key Largo.

When you reach Everglades National Park, it’s best to bring your own car since public transportation and car services struggle to navigate the area. Here, you’ll discover the largest subtropical wilderness in America. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including manatees, crocodiles, alligators, and Florida panthers. Diverse ecosystems and various plant species also thrive here. There are plenty of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages, such as biking, hiking, bird-watching, kayaking, camping, fishing, and ranger-led tours and programs. Previous visitors highly recommend exploring the Anhinga Trail, which stretches nearly a mile, and taking the tram tour through Shark Valley. Many were amazed at how effortlessly they spotted alligators and other wildlife throughout the park.