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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Visitor's Guide
The freedom to choose your own path at the ranch. Whether you prefer quiet moments of reflection, soothing therapies, or gentle activities, you can create your own schedule and immerse yourself in whatever helps you relax and recharge.
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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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Voted one of the top five "World's Best International Destination Spas"
by Travel + Leisure magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2010-2025
Events Calendar
Week of May 9th
Bone Up! with Susan McCandless
Susan McCandlessBrilliantly Navigating Life’s Transitions with David Surrenda, Ph.D.
David Surrenda, Ph.D.Cooking with the Seasons – Mexican Recipes with Chef Vivian Mercado
Chef Vivian MercadoSalsa & Salsa: Dancing to the Beat of Flavor
Chef Vivian MercadoStories & Songs with Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris
Mary Gauthier and Jaimee HarrisThe Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Dana DeanValle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaPilates with Sarah Bertucelli
Sarah BertucelliStretch and Mobility Sticks with Keli Roberts
Keli RobertsPractical Wisdom for Healing, Growth and Transformation with Emily Boorstein
Emily BoorsteinCreative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Lena RivkinHands-On Cooking Classes and Farm to Table Dinner with Molly Stevens
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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
Cabbage: The Humble Vegetable Worth a Second Look
Cabbage doesn’t announce itself or lean into its superfood status. Sometimes it quietly accompanies fish tacos or tucks itself into a salad or side dish. And yet, cabbage may be one of the most nutritionally powerful vegetables on your plate. At Rancho La Puerta, cabbage is harvested fresh from our organic farm, Tres Estrellas, often the same morning it appears […]
Read More4,000 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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