Miami’s most haunted places, spooky legends, and true ghost stories—right in our backyard. In this Halloween special of Cafecito y Croquetas, we explore haunted Miami: the infamous Villa Paula (Little Haiti), the Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables) and its 13th-floor myth, the historic Miami City Cemetery (1897), plus a nod to the Dering Estate burial mounds. We compare top Halloween candies (Reese’s vs. Kit Kat vs. Skittles), touch on Día de los Muertos traditions, and react live to breaking Miami Dolphins news mid-episode. If you love Miami history, ghost tours, and South Florida culture—with cafecito in hand—this one’s for you.
What you’ll learn / Why watch:
The real history and urban legends behind Villa Paula (coffee aroma, piano music, and the “one-legged woman” lore)
Why the Biltmore Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in Florida (13th-floor superstition, “Fatty Walsh” stories)
The background of the Miami City Cemetery, including military sections and pioneer graves
A quick look at the Dering Estate and Native burial mounds often mentioned on Miami ghost tours
Halloween candy power rankings (yes, we debate Reese’s supremacy)
A quick primer on Día de los Muertos and how it differs from Halloween
A live reaction to Miami Dolphins front office news that dropped during recording (we point you to our sports pod for the full breakdown)
Who this episode is for:
Miami locals, new transplants, travelers planning a Miami ghost tour, fans of Florida haunted history, and anyone who wants Halloween vibes with a South Florida flavor. If you’ve searched “haunted places in Miami,” “Biltmore Hotel ghost,” “Villa Paula Miami,” or “Miami City Cemetery history,” you’re in the right spot.
Chapters:
00:00 Halloween cold open (costumes & cafecito)
01:35 Top 5 trick-or-treat candies (Reese’s hive unite)
06:30 Villa Paula (Little Haiti): legends, coffee + roses, piano
10:45 Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables): 13th floor myth & “Fatty Walsh” story
13:50 Miami City Cemetery (1897): pioneers & military sections
16:40 Dering Estate: burial mounds + preserved grounds
18:05 “Tequesta curse” joke at Hard Rock—Miami sports pain
20:30 Song of the weekend (spooky playlist picks)
21:30 Live reaction to Miami Dolphins breaking news → full talk on Tranquilo Sports
Support the show:
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Drop your top 5 Halloween candies in the comments 🍫
Share your Miami ghost experiences (Villa Paula? Biltmore? City Cemetery?)
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About Cafecito y Croquetas:
A South Florida podcast spotlighting Miami’s culture, people, and places—served with cafecito, croquetas, and good vibes. We cover local history, events, food, small business stories, and of course, sports.
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