Wellness Resort & Spa
Embodying wellbeing since 1940
A Personalized Experience
Discover wellbeing at Rancho La Puerta, nestled in natural surroundings at the foot of Mount Kuchumaa with 40 miles of hiking trails, world-class fitness classes, and farm-to-table dining. Only an hour from San Diego, experience genuine Mexican hospitality that feels like home.
Learn about The Ranch4,000 Acres
Rancho La Puerta’s 4,000 acres include 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, an organic farm, and La Cocina Que Canta cooking school.
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Your home at the Ranch
Casitas
Dwell in beauty and privacy in one of our 86 casitas tucked away in luxuriant grounds. Each has a distinct personality and architectural flair.
View all CasitasExperience the evolution of Rancho La Puerta, an oasis of well-being over 80 years in the making.
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Events Calendar
Week of August 3rd
Concert: Vivo Por Ella
Yam BeatNatural Wine Tasting – The Universe is Conspiring in Your Favor
Sergio MedaValle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaAwaken The Artist Within, a Creativity Immersion
Art Classes with Resident Artist Jennifer Brandt
Jennifer BrandtHand-Stitching and Group Quilting
Emily BirminghamI Can’t Draw, and You Can Too!
Tom BirminghamAwaken The Artist Within
Erin GafillThe Write Stuff: The Basics of Writing and Publishing a Book
Karina EvansHot Topics for Holistic Health and Nutrition
Kim RossRefresh and Renew with Sound
Gary ‘Dhyanjot’ GrenusStrength for All Ages
Pete McCallHands-On Cooking Classes and Farm-to-Table Seafood Delights Dinner with Cody Requejo
Cody RequejoYarn Painting and Prayer Arrows
Timothy HinchliffChoose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein
Emily Boorstein View all Events![Concert: Vivo Por Ella](https://rancholapuerta.com/wp-content/uploads/Yam-Beat.jpeg)
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![Awaken The Artist Within](https://rancholapuerta.com/wp-content/uploads/Erin-Gafill-1-jpg.webp)
![The Write Stuff: The Basics of Writing and Publishing a Book](https://rancholapuerta.com/wp-content/uploads/Karina-Evans-jpg.webp)
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![Yarn Painting and Prayer Arrows](https://d39lctrl8mh8qp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Timothy-Hinchliff.jpeg)
![Choose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein](https://rancholapuerta.com/wp-content/uploads/Emily-Boorstein-e1702417686446.jpeg)
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Voted #1 Destination Spa in the World by Travel + Leisure Readers' Poll 2024
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Founder’s Story
The Szekely Family and the History of the Ranch
Origins of the Ranch – Family-owned and operated since 1940
Since the beginning our motto has been Siempre Mejor! — the Professor’s favorite greeting, delivered in his booming voice. “Always Better!” still guides us every day: Rancho La Puerta has been recognized around the world since the 1950s as the progenitor of the modern fitness resort and spa movement, and has been lauded by every major travel awards program.
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Blog
Joint Effort
Our co-founder Deborah Szekely says that “movement is life.” Without healthy joints, movement can become restrained, painful, or even impossible. Luckily, there are several strategies that can be utilized to promote positive joint health. Several guest lecturers have visited Rancho La Puerta over the years to teach guests about how to maintain lubrication and elasticity […]
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