Rancho La Puerta: The End

So now I am sadly home from my vacation. Oh I wish I was still there! Here are some of my tips for if you are planning or thinking of going to Rancho La Puerta:

1. Bring hiking boots! Hiking is a highlight of going to Rancho La Puerta!
2. Rancho La Puerta is a health focused resort so be ready to have a diet mainly full of vegetables. Although they do serve fish at some meals. It may sound not so great but while I was there for a week I did not crave meat at all! Their meals are amazing!
   
3. While most of the clothing you pack is fitness clothing for during the day, bring nice casual clothing for dinner.
4. Bring American money with you for tips and shopping at the resident artist's studio. Everything else can be charged to your room.
   
5. You can get Pesos at registration if you want to go into Tecate, Mexico.
6. They supply you with a tote bag and a water bottle, so you do not have to bring your own.
7. Rancho La Puerta has four tennis courts, which you can use anytime, and tennis clinics and private lessons available, so bring your tennis racket! If you do not have a racket, they do have rackets that you can borrow at anytime for no charge.
8. Always check Rancho La Puerta's website for a checklist of what to bring, depending on the season you are visiting.
   
9. Almost all hikes are in the early morning so bring something warmer for the morning. I went in the springtime, and in the mornings it was cold, but by noon it was hot and then in the evenings it was very cold. So pack a variety of clothing.

Here are the ratings I personally give Rancho La Puerta based on my visit:

Service 10/10
Food 10/10
Spa 9/10
Accommodations 10/10
Fitness Activities 10/10
Fitness Staff 9/10
Evening Activities 9/10
Presenters of the Week 10/10

I hope you found my blog helpful in your quest to find a great getaway, because Rancho La Puerta is certainly a great getaway! I highly recommend it to anyone who is, or at least tries to be, healthy and active, and needs a stress-free vacation! Go to Rancho La Puerta's website, located in my links at the bottom of the page, for rates and details on the upcoming weeks. Happy Travels!