Puerto Vallarta Rental Casa Panoramica History

Casa Panorámica, built in the early 1970’s, is a veritable landmark in this burgeoning paradise as it is one of the traditional ‘Puerto Vallarta’ styled homes built by the late architect Guillermo Wulff. The Casa, having been abandoned for some five years and neglected for as many more, underwent quite the difficult restoration process to make it the comfortable abode it is at present. Through such a long period of time in this harsh, salty, Pacific climate, rife with enemies to home building materials, and subject to nature’s torture, Casa Panorámica’s foundation remained intact and its spirit endured. Trees grew out from walls as well as up from the pool deck, lifting the hand made clay floor pavers, wild life lived both inside, and all around this hopeful, ever patient treasure. Although nature was well on its way to enveloping Panorámica, we were able to uncover its beauty.

In the age of environmentalism, ideas such as eco-tourism and the like reach our ears almost daily. Thus we ask ourselves ‘How are we treating our homes?’ Are we bulldozing palm trees and cacti in the interest of free enterprise? Those responsible for restoring Casa Panorámica are pleased to inform that, not one plant was destroyed in the re-creation of this tranquil sanctuary. Every plant, brick, and roof tile, in fact, has been carefully protected or re-positioned so as to capture, to the fullest extent possible, the original creation of Señor Wulff.

We invite you to enjoy the unrestricted views of the Bay of Banderas from Punta de Mita to Cabo Corrientes. The wide sweeping vista includes such sights as Nuevo Vallarta, the Marina, las Islas Marietas, Viejo Vallarta (Old Town) and our famous Iglesia de la Virgin de Gaudalupe. Come to a truly captivating piece of Puerto Vallartan tradition and history preserved for your enjoyment.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ARCHITECT:

Guillermo Wulff, the architect who built Casa Panorámica in 1971 played a large part in placing Puerto Vallarta ‘on the map’. If not for his invitation to friend John Huston, Puerto Vallarta might have remained relatively hidden for many more years. After viewing the land around Mismaloya leased for 90 years by Wulff, Mr. Huston was convinced it would be an excellent site for his film ‘The Night of the Iguana’. The film, staring Richard Burton, Deborah Kerr and Ava Gardner, brought the paparazzi along with them which led to the spread of awareness of the then still relatively small fishing village. Brought to theatres in August of 1964, ‘The Night of the Iguana’ was a wide success, which subsequently led to Puerto Vallarta later becoming the home of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.