El Portal is a scenic and historic village in Florida’s popular Miami-Dade County. Its name comes from the Spanish word meaning “the wooden gate,” referring to an actual wooden gate that originally served as the passageway to the village. Mainly a residential neighborhood, El Portal is comprised of many single-family cottages and bungalows. With a rich history dating back to its foundation in the year 1937, El Portal still includes prime examples of South Florida’s early architecture from the 1930s and 1940s. El Portal’s streets are quiet with low traffic — making the village a cool, green oasis. Yet, it’s only minutes away from downtown Miami. With fields and fields of live oaks, some over 80 years old, El Portal is also a great place to observe natural wildlife. If you’re looking for a quiet, safe community with a quaint, getaway feel without giving up the quick accessibility to the attractions of downtown Miami, El Portal is the perfect place to look for your next home.
