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 October 12th
Divino Cacao: Exploring Mexican Chocolate Craft & History
Chef Reyna VenegasValle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaAn Eclectic Night of Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Funk
Mimi FoxHow I Became a New York Times Bestseller
Firoozeh DumasAmp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness!
Denise DudleyMSINGI™ with Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Ingrid Knight-CoheeThe Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Wine, Sex, & Chocolate
Robert VogelPickleball with Kim Evans and Thea Froehling
Kim Evans and Thea FroehlingHands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Kate Sherwood
Kate SherwoodMake the Unconscious Conscious for Greater Happiness & Connection
Julie FotosConcerts with Mimi Fox and Daniel Fabricant
Mimi Fox and Daniel Fabricant 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.
History of the Ranch
Blog
Where Music, Nature, and Flow Converge: The Unforgettable Chamber Music Week
From February 1-8, 2025, escape with us at Rancho La Puerta for the 8th Annual Chamber Music Festival, a week filled with extraordinary performances by some of the world’s finest musicians. Set in the beauty of The Ranch, this festival offers daily concerts, intimate talks with the artists, behind-the-scenes access to rehearsals, and unexpected “random […]
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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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