Long before Miami had theme parks on every corner, it had Parrot Jungle. Now under the name Pinecrest Gardens, a lush 14-acre botanical garden, Parrot Jungle was founded in 1936 by Franz and Louise Scherr. It became one of the first tourist attractions in South Florida, famous for its free-flying birds, and drew around 12 million visitors over the years — including Sir Winston Churchill.
The attraction moved to Watson Island in the early 2000s, and the old site reopened as Pinecrest Gardens. Now, the historic grounds are getting ready to welcome a different kind of tropical soundtrack: a tribute concert celebrating Juan Luis Guerra.
20 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Pinecrest Gardens
A Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra at the tropical Pinecrest Gardens in Miami
At Pinecrest Gardens, much of the original magic is still there: mosaic pathways, historic structures and lush tropical landscaping. In 2011, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Parrot Jungle Historic District.
On October 16 and November 20, the gardens host a candlelit tribute to Juan Luis Guerra, one of the most celebrated names in Latin music. The Grammy-winning Dominican singer-songwriter helped bring bachata and merengue to a global audience, blending his homeland’s rhythms with poetic lyrics and touches of jazz.
Reimagined for an intimate candlelit setting, these songs should feel right at home among the palms. Think classics like “La Llave de Mi Corazón”, “Bachata en Fukuoka”, “Rosalía” and “Quisiera”, performed on strings amid thousands of twinkling candles.
It’s a very Miami evening: tropical surroundings, Latin rhythms, and a slice of the city’s history most locals have only heard about from their parents or grandparents.
There are two scheduled concerts on both evenings, with the first one starting at 6:15pm and the later show at 8:45pm. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and late entry is not permitted, so it’s recommended to get to the venue with some time to spare.
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra
20 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Pinecrest Gardens
