Casa Cupula, A Puerto Vallarta Diamond 20-Years in the Making

Don Pickens is a visionary and serial entrepreneur having founded multiple businesses. He knew there was something special about Puerto Vallarta since he started visiting and bought a condo here in 1998. He knew it needed something upscale that would cater to the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting the tastes of his fellow travelers.

It’s been 20 years since Pickens opened the luxury boutique hotel Casa Cupula. At the time there was no luxury hotel option in Puerto Vallarta for the LGBTQ+ community. Although it had a strong gay following, Puerto Vallarta was not as well known among all gay North American travelers, more among West Coasters.

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Watch our interview with Don Pickens - He talks about the first pride celebrations and how much Puerto Vallarta has changed over the past 20 years.

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