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.
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Voted #1 Destination Spa in the World
by Travel + Leisure Readers' Poll 2024
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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.
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Experience 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 September 7th
Classical Smackdown: Time Travelers
Johann Sebastian Bach vs. Philip GlassValle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaMusic for Well-Being
Monique Mead & Mak GrgićA Path for Personalized Wellness
Nicola FinleyBreaking Up with Sugar
Linda IllingworthPickleball Tournament
Nancy Meyer and Rancho La Puerta GuestsThe Joys of Story
Erin GordonBeyond Kegels: A Lifetime of Pelvic Health
Dawn SandalcidiPickleball with Nancy Meyer
Nancy MeyerHands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Sabrina Falquier
Sabrina FalquierChoose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein
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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.
History of the Ranch
Blog
Crush Your Fitness Goals in 30 Minutes: Body Weight HIIT with Milagros!
Looking for a workout that packs a punch in just half an hour you can do anywhere? Meet the Body Weight Challenge—a fitness class that’s as efficient as it is effective! What’s the Deal?This 30-minute workout is all about intensity and variety. You’ll blast through eight different exercises, each for 45 seconds, with a quick […]
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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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