Rancho La Puerta
"Located on 4,000 acres in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, just a few miles from the U.S. border, Rancho La Puerta has been a wellness destination since 1940, when founders Deborah and Edmond Szekely set out to open a summer health camp near San Diego. Today, the original mission continues, “to guide those who are interested in a sane, well-balanced program of living.” The spa offers holistic therapies (like acupuncture, Reiki, and WATSU), massages, facials, wraps, and more. Many of the treatments use herbs and plants grown onsite. The facilities include a hot tub, sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge, and cold water immersion. Physical exertion is a pillar of the Rancho La Puerta experience, with a daily line-up of optional activities like hiking, running, kickboxing, cycling, salsa, yoga, and more. Guests stay among 86 casitas, cozy sanctuaries with vibrant Mexican textiles and terra cotta tile floors." - Caitlin Gunther
