• 2550 S Bayshore Dr - Welcome to the Cocaine Cowboys Tour, where Miami’s sunlit allure meets its infamous history. Discover how the city became the drug hub of the 1980s through four captivating themes: rapid distribution networks, luxury real estate laundering, the emergence of cigarette boats, and the legendary Hotel Mutiny, where traffickers and celebrities mingled over champagne and secrets.
  Following this introduction, we’ll stroll through the marina to examine how cigarette boats fueled the smuggling empire—getting a close look at the vessels that once evaded the law and transformed Miami’s underworld.

• Rickenbacker Causeway - From the marina, we’ll journey across the iconic Rickenbacker Causeway, pausing at a scenic viewpoint where the Miami skyline unfolds like a testament to extravagance. Here, you’ll learn how real estate became a powerful laundering tool during the cocaine era—where luxury condos, towering banks, and beachfront properties were not just symbols of success, but vaults for illicit wealth. As the city soared in the 1980s, so did the empire behind it.

• Coconut Grove - After exploring the skyline and revealing its hidden history, we’ll venture into Coconut Grove—affectionately known as “The Grove.” This verdant, bohemian enclave was more than a tropical retreat in the 1980s—it was a discreet haven where luxury homes concealed illicit fortunes. As we meander through its leafy streets, you’ll delve into the “green jungle” that once hid cash, secrets, and silent deals. Watch for the iconic peacocks, vibrant symbols of a neighborhood that has always balanced elegance and edge.

• The Mutiny Hotel by Provident Hotels & Resorts - Our final destination is one of the most notorious landmarks of Miami’s drug-laden past: The Mutiny Hotel in Coconut Grove. In the 1980s, this was not just a luxury retreat—it was the epicenter of the cocaine underworld. Drug lords, celebrities, corrupt politicians, undercover agents, and informants all converged here, blurring the lines between glamour and danger.
  Renowned as a haven for kingpins, the Mutiny was so flush with cash it dispatched armored trucks brimming with profits. It sold more bottles of Dom Pérignon than anywhere else globally—evidence that Miami’s high life was driven by something far darker. Here, you’ll hear the thrilling tales that made this hotel legendary, standing in the very spot where power, paranoia, and excess intersected.

• Bluetooth to play your own music
• Bottled water
• Small Group tour (maximum 4 guests per car)
• Convertible Jeep
• Driver Guide

• Bathroom
• Gratuities

Dive into the narratives of how Miami rose to be the prominent hub for cocaine in the United States during the initial years of the 1980’s. Tailored to satiate the curiosity of those who are interested in this specific era, this guided tour primarily takes place in Coconut Grove, enveloping several historic locations that were pivotal in the drug conflict. From high-end condos, speedboats, sailing vessels, the renowned Mutiny hotel, to peacocks, you will be introduced to and educated about remarkable landmarks that were the heart of the cocaine empire in the 1980’s.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.