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4.4 (46 reviews)
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Lenore N.

The Ranch is the ultimate in healthy living, outstanding staff and opportunities for exercise and self care. The grounds are beautiful. Strategically placed casitas run the property where you'll find exercise studios, circuit training, Pilates, three swimming pools, hot tubs and lounge pools. Spa services are excellent and they grow their own food. The chef was just acknowledged by Michelin. We hope to go back annually.

Food is beautifully plated, delicious, and filling. Staff is always willing to work with your dietary restrictions.
Grace C.

Beautiful, restorative experience. The food was A+, all vegetarian (fish served occasionally, I believe) and the staff were all excellent. A highlight of my week was the "inner fitness program," an inspiring, funny, healing class about cultivating kindness toward yourself and others and fundamentally living a better, more loving life - I recommend booking your trip for one of the weeks it is offered. Even the people who were skeptical of the idea of "inner fitness" loved it.

Joelle P.

Growing up I would always hear about ladies "going to the spa." It sounded pretty boring to me at the time, mostly because I had no clue what they did all day. Now that I've been to "the spa" (twice), I can report: It is my dream world. As in, I would live here full time if I could. Every morning I go on a hike, then play tennis, then go swimming/lay out, attend fabulous lectures in the afternoon and go to the spa. Does it get any better than that? Don't think so. Definitely a better, more relaxing vacation than drinking on the beach. It nourishes the mind and body. And did I mention that all of the food and products at the spa are organic? Swoon! It is expensive, but worth every penny. I've already made my reservations for next year!

Kathryn M.

Had an amazing week here despite having concerns on first day about the vegetarian menu (I follow a Paleo type diet). And I really missed my kids! After first day or two, I was really enjoying the morning hikes, diverse fitness class options that were offered all day long and the spa treatments! (Spa is extra though). I highly recommend taking one of the cooking classes as they are led by amazing chefs. And the morning organic breakfast hike was lovely! Lastly, can't recommend crystal bowl sound healing more. Lovely meditative experience.

Amanda C.

Rancho La Puerta is an amazing spa resort in Baja California. Nestled in the mountains of a small town (Tecate), it's completely insulated from the world. The spa is only part of the experience - taking hikes on the mountain, visiting the organic farm and cooking school, going to the yoga and fitness classes and lounging in the hammocks amidst the stunning landscaping are all must-do Ranch activities. And the food is amazing, too. As healthy as you would expect but more delicious than you can imagine. Basically, I can't wait to go back! It's a pretty expensive place, but well worth it, I think. Spend a week here, and you will feel like a new person.

The best wellness resort I've traveled to this year!
Chelsea W.

The best wellness resort I've traveled to this year! See a long-form review here: https://thatschelsea.com/2019/07/29/rancho-la-puerta/

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Courtney L.

Rancho La Puerta is a dream spa for anyone looking to get a kick start in their life. The Ranch is located a mere 10 mins over the border in Tecate, Mexico but it feel like you have entered another world. The Ranch was founded in 1940 and is operated by the same folks who run the famous Golden Door spa in Escondido, CA. The Ranch is a less fancy version of the Golden Door and is geared towards folks wanting a more down to earth spa experience. The entire philosophy of the founders, Edmond and Deborah Szekely, is that it takes a week to make a miracle. For this very reason, all guests are encouraged to spend an entire week at the Ranch. I highly recommend that you heed their suggestion, because a week doesn't even feel like long enough! The guests spend their days exercising, hiking, learning about nutrition, and of course a healthy dose of spa treatments. Every morning there are different levels of hikes offered to explore the beautiful Mt. Kuchumaa. These are an excellent way to begin your morning and jump start your exercise routine. The Ranch also offers different level classes in Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Water Aerobics, Cardio Cycling, Circuit, etc. offered throughout the day. Each member of the staff is patient with the guests' levels of fitness, and want not make sure that everyone is both safe an happy. I had three different massages during my stay as well as a facial. I know, its a hard hard hard life... The spa offers a large variety of treatments ranging from massages, wraps, scalp treatments, and all that other good stuff you expect out of a spa. I recommend both the Hot Riverstone and Therapeutic massages. I wasn't a big fan of the Energy Balance massage, but my mother really enjoyed hers. Maybe I had a bad masseuse, who knows?! I heard from a lot of people that Scalp Treatment is to die for, and I will most definitely be trying that on my next trip. Most importantly, lets take a moment to talk about the absolutely DELICIOUS food. Whoever said that health food does not taste good has obviously not been to Rancho La Puerta. The Ranch offers vegetarian cuisine with a few seafood items occasionaly sprinkled in. There is a beautiful organic garden which grows a majority of the vegetables consumed by the guests. There was no point at the Ranch that I ever felt like I was at a loss for food. The portions were reasonably sized, and every dish was balanced with both flavor and texture. One of my favorite parts about my stay at the ranch with the Morning Breakfast Hike when we walked a little over 2 miles to the garden to eat breakfast. The main gardener Salvador, treats all of the vegetables like his children ,and will be more than happy to give you a tour. He couldn't keep his hands off of the vegetables, and made sure that each one of tried a piece of broccoli that he ripped out of the ground in from of our eyes. My breakfast that morning was one of my favorite meals during my entire stay. Recently, the Ranch opened the La Cocina Que Quanta cooking school. Guests can sign up to either watch a cooking demonstration or a hands-on class with the creative chef Jesus Gonzalez. When I was at the Ranch, Patricia Wells was a guest speaker and I was lucky enough to watch her demonstration. She was as lovely as you would expect, and gave us all copies of recipes from her new cookbook, Vegetable Harvest. The cooking school was a lot of fun and help round out the spa experience. Its nice to take a break from exercising to learn more about what you are putting into your body day in and day out. Overall, after one trip to the Ranch you will be planning your next getaway. Its an amazing thing to talk to other ranch goers and learn that this is their 8th or 9th visit. There is a reason that the Ranch has been around for so long and continuing to thrive. Check it out! Maybe I'll see ya there!! OH! I almost forgot, Bingo with Barry on Wednesday nights is an absolute MUST. Do not miss it! Everyone will be talking about it at breakfast the next morning.

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