Rancho La Puerta

Me alojé en Rancho La Puerta durante dos semanas en 2014. Toda la experiencia fue genial. El personal era encantador, la comida era sana y deliciosa.

Hicieron especial esfuerzo para recordar las alergias alimentarias de los comensales. Es fantástico no tener que recordárselo a los camareros y al personal de cocina en cada comida.

De los invitados, tuve en su mayoría buenas experiencias e hice varios amigos con los que me reuní en Estados Unidos.

Tenían excelentes clases de ejercicio, yoga y meditación para todos, desde atletas serios hasta personas mayores menos atléticas. Hubo clases de meditación, terapia postural, Feldenkrais, TRX, entrenamiento con pesas, todo tipo de clases de ejercicios acuáticos, meditación en cuencos de cristal y más.

Hubo entretenimiento, incluido un programa musical con un destacado cantante de ópera. Hubo conferenciantes invitados que disertaron sobre sueño, salud, ejercicio, espiritualidad, historia y política. Hubo varias clases de arte que incluyeron pintura, escultura y un curso de fotografía con iPhone.

La caminata fue probablemente lo más destacado del viaje. Hay numerosas caminatas con excelentes vistas. El clima es seco. Tienen una caminata con desayuno que recomiendo encarecidamente, donde el grupo camina una o dos millas hasta una granja orgánica donde el personal prepara un desayuno increíble en la granja y ofrece un recorrido por la granja.

Salí de Rancho La Puerta sintiéndome más relajado y saludable que nunca y no tengo más que buenos recuerdos.

Esto es tan emocionante que ahora están vendiendo residentes que son de su propiedad a partir de aproximadamente 2,000 pies cuadrados. Se construyeron al principio del arte, sin paredes de yeso y más como vivir en una lujosa obra de arte sostenible. Tienen un jardín comunitario orgánico y una escuela de cocina, clases comunitarias todos los días del mismo personal que enseña en el rancho. Qué estilo de vida saludable, pacífico y seguro. Podría mudarme allí en un minuto. Está a solo 15 minutos de la Frontera de Tecate que es fácil de cruzar. Se estaciona en el lado de los EE. UU.y camina y camina, tira la aduana y lleva a las residencias para verlas.

Hi there! To be clear, I just booked a room and have not yet been to the ranch. I am rating based on a very poor customer service experience with reserving a room with a booking agent. I am quite disappointed by this experience given how much money I just spent. After reading rave reviews for the ranch I convinced a friend to go with me. After my friend booked this morning I called in to book. I was given a total cost. When I asked for an itemized listing of fees (standard rate per night taxes etc) to understand the thousands I would be spending, I was told it would take an hour to prepare. I called back twice and waited for 4 hours only to be put on hold for 10 minutes before the booking agent finally sent me the paperwork I asked for 4 hours earlier. The paperwork provided no breakdown of rate per night which I had to explain was standard for a resort. When I expressed frustration that I was being treated like my business did not matter, I was told (again) how busy they were (read: too busy for you) and was literally told “I’m sorry you feel that way” (a failing grade for customer service 101). I made it clear that I had convinced my friend to book with them and was only booking out of loyalty to my friend. Again, no thanks for bringing in business nor an apology for brushing off my business. When I asked to speak to the manager, I was put on hold and then told the manager would not be available for another hour. As a busy professional (working hard to fund a luxurious trip), I said forget it I was not wasting more time. The agent was not at all kind or gracious and did not validate any of my statements re feeling like I wasn’t being valued. I truly hope the experience at the ranch turns out to be amazing so I can redo my review. Presently the customer service I have had so far leaves me feeling nervous that I booked.

I have gone to La Puerta several times now. The atmosphere has changed and I won’t be returning. Although they have several great instructors, they have some really bad ones that use inappropriate language during classes.

I also didn’t feel safe this time on the hiking trails and if you can’t keep up with the hiking group, they encourage you not to join. So, I hiked solo and along the path I seen some mountain lion tracks. When I reported it, they knew about a local lion near the stream, but did nothing to inform guest. The next day, workers had raked over the mountain lion tracks. In addition, the women aren’t very friendly and don’t welcome solo travelers to their dining table, so often you will eat alone. Many other great places to visit with younger women. I ended up checking out early and cancelled a future trip. Trying to get my money back was a bigger challenge than hiking up those hills. Adios Rancho!

Un oasis de tranquilidad en Tecate. Fui con mi pareja y un amigo y nuestra estancia resulto placentera, infinidad de actividades, ambiente de primera, las villas un lujo asi como todo el complejo, caminarlo en si ya te da una paz. Caminatas por la mañana y el area de alberca con unas vistas hermosas, es como estar en la Toscana italiana. El restaurante y su ambiente de lujo, gente muy atenta y servicial en todo momento, desde el gerente hasta los jardineros. Altamente recomendable para los que desean lujo y placer.

Top to bottom a great experience! Relaxing, rejuvenating, uplifting, exceptional! Wish I’d known about this place sooner!

This was my 2nd stay at “The Ranch” and probably my last. Think of a glorified summer camp for middle aged white upper-class women.
I was a solo traveler who stayed 7 days in a Ranchera and spent about $7,500 which included 4 spa treatments, extra lattes, and tips for one week. Even at this price point, I was told by one of the long time Ranchers (has been at the ranch 30+ times) I was staying in the "Ghetto" of the Ranch and joked that I was on the "wrong side of the tracks. " Someone said this used to be the area with a sewage problem, so you get the idea. Yes, even at the ranch there are clicks of snobby women so be prepared to deal with that while you are there.
I stayed in room E3. The room was okay, it had an ant problem in the bathroom, I mentioned something the third day, but the problem persisted. Ants all over the bathroom floor and counter continued throughout the stay. I must have been near an area for employees, several times I went to take a nap in the middle of the day and could hear people talking loudly in Spanish outside. Again, think of this place as a fancy summer camp so bugs and ants are to be expected, I guess.
I was really looking forward to Sound Healing, but they had a visiting teacher that was just awful. I remember it before being one of the amazing classes they offer, but this woman sang and spoke the entire time (sometimes chanting “I love you I love you I love you” repeatedly which to me was weird), I could hear workers outside speaking in Spanish, people shuffled in over 10 minutes late, people next to me were snoring loudly. Not the experience I was after and I was counting down the minutes until I could make my exit.
Some of the instructors you will love some you will hate. I felt Cathleen was unprofessional and critical to the people staying there. I felt she was rude to people in class and just seemed like a person that had been there too long (I believe she was the head yoga/Pilates person) which was sad. She started off coming into my first class with her complaining about how she just came from a complaining guest that was ranting about how bad her room was. Again, some people will like her and the experience, but I did not. I came to the Ranch to get away from that and heal, not to hear that.
Overall, I feel that classes need some updating, but 90% of the guests are mostly fit over 55 white women so I guess the classes are good for and cater to that demographic.
Spa: The Spa treatments were not as good this time as they were the first time I was there. The only treatment I can recommend is the Japanese Facial. The other massages and facial I had were mediocre including a stone massage that the guy spent 50% of the time futzing with the stones and a Ranch Massage where she gave me a light rub and a towel that barely covered my body. They have this exclusive skincare line for facials that the "Spa Specialists" look at your face and give you a skin care regimen. The two facials I had resulted in two separate "skin care regimens" so take it with a grain of salt.
All the buildings, Health Center, rooms are okay but, in my opinion, needs some updating (remember summer camp style). For $7,500 a week, you are staying in old school, Spanish tile room with basic amenities.
Food: Delicious vegetarian cuisine but the coffee is horrible. Consider bringing your own to make in your room if you want to. They have the Bazaar which has lattes and espresso drinks but plan on spending $7-$8 (not including tip) per small to medium sized drink.
Best Part: The landscaped grounds are stunning and the morning hikes.
At the end someone asked if I was ready to go home and I said “definitely. ” She looked completely shocked by reaction of wanting to go home so to each their own! I guess if you have unlimited money and vacation time do it! But if like me, you save for something really unique and special and only have a couple times a year to travel, you may find a better suited adventure and luxurious vacation elsewhere for this price point.

El mejor spa, complejo hotelero super grande 3 albercas 1 semiolimpica clases todo el día yoga, natacion, y mucho más.la gastronomía lo mejor y sus caminatas me encanta y lo mejor rancho la puerta el el número #1 a nivel mundial reconocido en el libro

This was my 4th stay at Rancho La Puerta and probably my last. The Ranch has changed and hasn't changed much over the last couple of years. Meaning? The Ranch needs an update. I stayed in one of the Lunas suite and for close to six thousand a week, I expect a shower/bathtub that is accessible, clean, and able to use as an actual bathtub. In addition, the sofa is the most uncomfortable seating ever and it is impossible to relax and lay down to read a book.

The classes need some updating too and some of the staff appear to have anger issues and several of the instructors were extremely unprofessional in their instructions and in their use of vulgar language during the class. I am not sure why they are hiring people that speak so poorly to their guest, but it was irritating after a while. I cannot tell you how disappointed I was with the several of the Yoga instructors and for several of the classes, we were just lectured at and we only did about 3 stretches while being forced to listen to the instructors rants. The atmosphere was anything but kind and welcoming, it was the extreme opposite of the practice of Yoga. It was hostile and for those women who go to the Ranch to recover from past traumas, I do not recommend taking the Yoga classes until they overhaul the instructors.

Spa: The VHC is old and also needs some updating. The Mexican tile is and was a good thing of the past, but Mexico has evolved so much and the Ranch needs too also. The therapist at the spa on the other hand are the most professional and talented as they come. The activities directors needs to take some hints and advice from the spa director.

Food: Same food year after year. A couple of new updates and dishes would be nice. However, the kitchen staff is exceptional and always willing to assist, as long as you do not ask for chicken, beef, or pig.

Grounds: This is the one of best thing the Ranch has going for them. Beautiful grounds.

Treatments: Like I said, the massage therapist are professional, kind, and extremely talented.

Everyone deserves a week at Rancho La Puerta ️. Amazing food, views/setting, classes, staff, hikes.
Do:
-The sunrise hike to the garden breakfast, gorgeous.
-Sit in the hot tub at Villas
-Enjoy the sound healing crystal bowls
-Try things you normally wouldn't. (Bring Beano)

An amazing, relaxing, renewing experience. The ranch staff is wonderful, the food is exceptional and classes and hikes are so much fun. Spa treatments are excellent

This was my very first time at the Ranch and I have to say, the ranch and the staff themselves are absolutely outstanding and (most) of the presenters were wonderful which is why I give the ranch 5 stars. My only complaints were with some of the guests and the photography presenter specifically. If you're reading this review, I genuinely want you to know that this message applies to you.

To those who were so entitled that they thought they were above the mask mandate, constantly complained about having to wear a mask, and not covering your nose while wearing your mask, DO BETTER! To go into someone else's place of business and into THEIR country and not follow their rules, guidelines, etc.is absolutely disgusting and the very definition of white privelege. How DARE you think it's okay to put other people's lives at risk all because you're too selfish to do something as simple as putting a piece of cloth on your face while in the presence of others. It doesn't matter how much money you paid or how long you have been going to the ranch. The rules are there for a reason and to have the audacity not to follow said rules on their property makes you the worst type of person. The photography presenter in particular was the worst. She complained about wearing a mask CONSTANTLY and went as far as trying to convince others not to wear their mask in classes and enclosed spaces. She clearly didn't care about other people's well being or anyone else but herself. It doesn't matter how much money you have or how great you think you are. You are NOT above the rules. You are in another country and on someone else's property so you follow their rules whether you agree with them or not. PERIOD. The staff are people too who have lives outside of their job. They have children and at risk people they need to go home to and for you to have the AUDACITY to put them at risk due to a slight inconvenience makes you a disgusting person. Even if you are vaccinated, some of the staff are not. You wouldn't walk into someone's home and refuse to abide by their rules so why do you think it's okay to do so at someone's place of business? The staff clearly works so hard to give you the best experience possible and to keep you safe so you can get your manicures, massages, facials, etc. To not return the favor by simply putting their health and wellbeing into consideration makes you the worst kind of person and you desperately need to check your privilege.

If you refuse to wear a mask and share the same self-entitelement as mentioned above. STAY HOME. You don't deserve their kindness and hospitality. If they can wear a mask while working in the kitchen, carrying your luggage, and landscaping in the hot sun all day, you can wear a mask while getting a massage, getting your hair done, and while inside enclosed spaces. It's really not that difficult of a concept and only takes a little empathy and compassion. I saw way too many people from the US treat the staff like they were beneath them which absolutely made my blood boil to the core. Check your entitlement at the border and DO BETTER!

This was my second trip to Rancho La Puerta and I loved it just as much as the first time. They did a great job with all the Covid sanitary precautions and there was so much to do there! I highly recommend it!

Stunning nature and outdoor activities.
Wonderful staff and exquisitely prepared and healthy food. Wide range of spa services and therapies, fitness classes and activities.
A treasured gem with beautiful sculptures, artwork, nature and beauty.

What a surprisingly wonderful place to add to my list of resorts and spas that one attended. Just south of the border of San Diego county in the town of tecate lies this beautiful land of paradise.

You can't get the vibe on photos. You just can't imagine the serenity, wholesome and pleasant vibe unless you are present.

Yoga classes, awareness lectures and organic foods and over all a must to go to.

Pésimo servicio y atención hice una reservación por internet y me confimaron vía correo electrónico y viajamos desde Mexicali, al llegar nadie sabia nada de la reservación y nadie tuvo la capacidad de resolver el
Problema.

Hay mejores, en la zona

Amazing and magical world as you enter the ranch, it's like paradise on earth and words cant describe the peace and tranquillity felt every second you are there.

First time visit to this iconic wellness spa and found the place to live up to its reputation. Very gracious staff, incredible lush grounds, spas and serves lovely, hikes and activities each day were fun and inspiring. The food, blown away! Very chill atmosphere, other guests were all nice to be with but you never felt crowded. Perfect get away from rat race.

What is not to love! The Ranch is a perfect getaway from the busy lifestyles we all lead. It centers you, renews you, and allows you opportunities to experience new and challenging things. The mountain hikes are great, all of the fitness instructors are genuine and motivating, and the food is delicious! Being here has shifted my perspective and has given me the gift of peace. No wonder so many people return year after year!

One of the most beautiful spas on the planet. Rancho La Puerta is truly a place of wellness. Fantastic food, expert instructors, challenging hikes and classes, great yoga and meditation and relaxing treatments. There are so many activities as well, photography, self improvement, relationships, birding, sculpting, beading, movies, music and more. Put The Ranch on your bucket list!