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The Kimberly House was witness to the romance between Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. It is since the 60's that the love of the famous couple left its mark in the history of Puerto Vallarta.
The Kimberly House was the favorite site of Richard Burton and elizabeth taylor, both great Hollywood stars in the 60's. At that time, the two had a separate relationship, since they were married; However, that was not an impediment for them to have a connection that would be consolidated during the filming of the movie “The Night of the Iguana.” This great romance was the trigger for substantial changes to happen for the then small fishing town, marking a before and after in the lives of many people. In those years, the Pope harshly criticized the relationship that the couple had in Puerto Vallarta, which caused the press around the world to shine the spotlight on this typical Mexican town. Which is why the filming of this film continues to be remembered as a key point in the city's history.
Elizabeth and Richard's love nest in Vallarta
After the ups and downs that happened before, during and after filming, the couple chose Puerto Vallarta as their love nest. Burton bought the Kimberly House, which would later become the actress's quarters. For his part, he would settle in the house opposite and in order to be able to communicate permanently, he had a bridge built that would be the icon of their romance today.
Kimberly House today
Casa Kimberly is located at 445 Zaragoza street, in the central neighborhood. You can go up that street or there is another alternative route. at the end of the Cuale River Island there is a bridge that connects to Gringo Gulch and goes almost directly to what was once the home of the actors. The old locals tell how they saw the couple walk along the beaches of the bay, go to restaurants and enjoy the benefits of Vallarta.
When the couple ended their relationship, desolation also came, the house that was their love refuge in Vallarta, was abandoned for several years until it was put up for sale. However, so much love could not remain anonymous and indifference. That romance radiated its light throughout the world and that story had to end in the same way.
Now it is a beautiful boutique hotel, which keeps in its walls the intense romance of these Hollywood stars. Before, you could access the Kimberly House, as if it were a museum. Now we can only appreciate its architecture from the outside, or take a beautiful photo under its bridge. It is curious to imagine that in the places where we wrote our history there are already many more anecdotes that are told. Undoubtedly knowing the Kimberly house is knowing an important part of the history of our city and living love like a movie.
