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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4,000 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.
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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 July 20th
Get Your Nature Groove On!
Judie LincerLearning to Live with Less
Amy CarstensenSalsa & Salsa: Dancing to the Beat of Flavor
Reyna Venegas and Manuel VelázquezClinical Fitness Assessment
Jody MillerAmazing Oceans of Life
Mark HixonConcerts with Karl Anthony: Music, Color & Light
Karl AnthonyPilates with Sarah Bertucelli
Sarah Bertucelli90’s Cardio Dance Party with Old School Skinny
Old School SkinnyAyurveda and Wellness
Siva MohanHands-On Cooking Classes and Summer Plant-Based Delights Dinner with Fran Costigan
Fran CostiganLive a Creative Inspired Life
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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
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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