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 January 25th
Concert with Alex Greenbaum
Alex GreenbaumHands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Doug Settle
Doug SettleIn Safe Company of the Ocean Giants
Amous NachoumNavigating Difficult Transitions: Training Your Brain for Greater Joy, Connection, and Fulfillment
Randy KamenValle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaRetain/Re-Claim a Clear, Creative, Vibrant Mind
Leni FeltonMatters That Matter® Standing At The Threshold: An Invitation to Transformation
Molly Davis & Kristine PattersonHealth and Beauty
Tara GrodjeskThe Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection
Dana DeanFeldenkrais
Ilana Nachoum View all Events
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
Come Alive and Thrive this Year.
How many times have we all made heartfelt New Year’s resolutions for more health and wellness, only to fall short and spin back into our old ways? Don’t despair; you are not alone. Research shows that a whopping 80% of New Year resolutions fail.* I invite you to access the simple secrets of Ayurveda, a […]
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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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