El Niagara en Bicicleta Tour
| Tour by Juan Luis Guerra | |
| Associated album | Ni es lo mismo, Ni es igual |
|---|---|
| No. of shows | 5 |
| Juan Luis Guerra concert chronology | |
Niagara en Bicicleta Tour was a series of benefit concerts by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, between 1999 and 2000. The tour marked Guerra's return to live performances after a period away from extensive touring, following the conclusion of the Areíto Tour in 1993. The tour was organized to reconnect with audiences after the release of his 1998 album Ni es lo mismo ni es igual and preceded his next major world tour in 2004, which celebrated 20 years of his career.[1][2][3]
Background
Following the conclusion of the Areíto World Tour in 1993, Juan Luis Guerra significantly reduced his touring activity and stepped away from large-scale concert tours. During the mid-1990s, his live appearances were limited, including two promotional concerts in 1995 at Santo Domingo and San Juan to support of his album Fogaraté (1994).
In 1998, Guerra released the album Ni Es lo Mismo Ni Es Igual, which included the hit single “El Niágara en Bicicleta.” The song became one of his most recognizable works and marked a renewed moment of visibility in his career. The Niagara en Bicicleta Tour, held in 1999, was conceived as a brief return to the stage rather than a full international tour. Consisting of a limited number of performances, it allowed Guerra to reconnect with live audiences without committing to an extended touring schedule. Guerra intended to started the tour at Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, however, it was moved to La Romana due the renovations for 2003 Pan American Games.[4] One day before of the last show, Guerra stated his intention to bring the concert series to additional cities in the United States and Latin America. However, these plans did not materialize, and no official explanation was provided regarding the cancellation or expansion of the proposed dates.[5]
The tour served as a transitional period between his early-1990s touring cycle and his next major world tour, which would not take place until 2004, when he launched the Tour 20 Años to celebrate two decades of his career.
Tour Dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 1999 | La Romana | Dominican Republic | Altos de Chavon Amphiteather |
| February 16, 2000[6] | Viña del Mar | Chile | Quinta Vergara Amphiteather |
| May 26, 2000[7][8] | Acapulco | Mexico | Salon Teotihuacan |
| August 5, 2000 | Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | Estadio Cibao |
| August 21, 2000[5] | San Juan | Puerto Rico | Hiram Bithorn Stadium |
Cancelled concerts
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2000 | Miami | United States | Miami Arena | Unknown[9] |
References
- ^ Jorge A. Sturla Ferrer (2015-06-25). Si tú te vas y Amigos - Juan Luis Guerra 4:40. Retrieved 2025-12-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Boletas de Juan Lus Guerra Hace 25 años". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "Juan Luis Guerra da el si a Vina". Reforma. January 29, 2000.
- ^ "Guerra despide al Siglo 20". Reforma. Mexico City. December 19, 1999. p. 20.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Juan Luis Guerra hara llover cafe en Puerto Rico". El Diario La Prensa. August 20, 2000.
- ^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (2000-02-18). "Dominicanos orgullosos por éxito de Juan Luis Guerra en Viña". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "Hacen subir la 'bilirrubina'". El Norte. Monterrey, Mexico. p. 18.
- ^ "Apoyaran a indigenas". Reforma. May 29, 2000.
- ^ "LOOKING AHEAD: [Broward Metro Edition]". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale. August 16, 2000. pp. 10E.