WHEN: September 19-23, 2026 4 nights or September 19 -26, 2026 7 nights
WHERE: Rancho La Puerta, Tecate Mexico (just across the border from San Diego)
HOW TO BOOK:
Contact Nina Patel at Vacations That Matter to reserve your spot:
Call or Text: 1-714-925-1769; email: nina@vacationsthatmatter.com
Bookings must be made before May 15, 2026, in order to qualify for the negotiated group rate.
There are a limited number of spots so book early to guarantee your spot!
What’s Included:
- 4 or 7 days of access to 40+ classes, programs, and workshops
- Accommodations in single (very limited), double, triple or quadruple occupancy shared rooms.
- All meals and beverages (except alcoholic beverages)
- A $150 per person ranch credit can be applied towards a spa treatment (excluding Four Hands), cooking class, chocolate making class, Juice Bar, Bazar del Sol, and Mercado. Holistic therapies are not included. If booked on or before December 5, 2025 (Montanya SPArty), we will include $200 per person ranch credit.
- Group activities planned by Tanya
- Complimentary scheduled transportation to/from San Diego airport on Saturdays for 7 night stays and return transportation on Wednesday for 4 night stays.
What’s NOT Included:
- Air Travel/Flights to/from San Diego
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Incidentals
- Boutique Purchases
- Spa Treatments
- Cooking Classes
Jr. Villa
Single or Double 
2 suites available in this category on a first come first serve basis
Villa Studio
Double or Triple 
2 suites available in this category on a first come first serve basis
Villa Suite
Quadruple1 suite available in this category on a first come first serve basis
Cost:
Four Nights
Junior Villa single : $3,636
Junior Villa double: $3,207
Villa Studio Double: $3.321
Villa Studio triple: $2,807
Villa Suite quadruple: $2,979
Seven Nights
Junior Villa single : $6,300
Junior Villa double: $5,550
Villa Studio Double: $5,750
Villa Studio triple: $4,850
Villa Suite quadruple: $5,150
Above Rates are per person and do not include 9.65% tax.
Deposit & Prepayment Information:
- A deposit equivalent to a one night stay per person, per week, is required at time of booking to guarantee your reservation(Minimum $500 depending on length of stay). Full balance is due by August 1, 2026.
- Additional cancellation waiver can be included at the time of initial booking for $150. Unfortunately, it cannot be added within 30 days of arrival.
Bookings must be made no later than May 15, 2026.
Final Balance due on or before August 1, 2026. Payment will be automatically charged to the same credit card used for deposit.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Standard Policy (No Cancellation Fee Waiver)*
- More than 30 days’ notice: Deposit held on account for one year towards a future visit.
- 29 to 15 days’ notice: $500 cancel fee per person, per week. Balance Refunded.
- 14 Days or less: $1,000 cancel fee per person, per week. Balance held on account for one year towards a future visit.
- Day of arrival: Full amount forfeited.
With Cancellation Fee Waiver (Cost = $150 at time of deposit)*
- More than 30 days’ notice: Deposit Refunded.
- 29 to 15 days’ notice: $250 cancel fee per person, per week. Balance Refunded.
- 14 Days or less: $500 cancel fee, per person. Balance held on account for one year towards a future visit.
- Day of arrival cancellation: 50% of payment will be forfeited. The remaining 50% will be held on account for one year towards a future visit
* Didn’t add on the Cancellation Fee Waiver at the time of deposit but now think you might need it? You can add it for $200, if your arrival date is more than 30 days away. Unfortunately, it cannot be added within 30 days of arrival.
DATE CHANGE POLICY
- You are welcome to change your reservation date twice after booking. Please refer to the information below for date range and change fees. Keep in mind that some offers and discounts do not carry over and your rate may change.
- Date change to a New Reservation:
- Change reservation for a stay within 8 weeks (60 days) of existing reservation: No fee.
- New reservation is within 9-24 weeks of existing reservation: $250 fee per person.
- New reservation is within 25+ weeks of existing reservation: $500 fee per person.* Effective as of November 1st, 2023. Balance is held as credit for one year from the date of date change. When a second date change occurs, our policy will be based on the date of the original reservation.
Late Arrivals/ Early Departures
There are no refunds or adjustments extended to those who arrive late or depart early.
Note: All deposits and cancellation penalties shown above are per-person.
San Diego Airport long term parking rates are:
• $38 per day at the Terminal 1 Parking Lot, Terminal 2 Parking Plaza, and Terminal 2 Parking Lot
• $60 per day for Curbside Valet
Please verify before arriving to the airport as this information could change without notice
2. What is the shuttle schedule for transportation to/from Rancho La Puerta?Buses depart the airport on Saturdays at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:15pm, and 2:45pm. Buses depart Rancho La Puerta at 7:30am, 10:00am, 12:15pm, and 2:30pm.
Please note midweek return on Wednesday will be provided at 9:30am and 1:00pm back to San Diego Airport.
We ask that you allow at least 4 hours from the time you depart the ranch to your flight departure time. Please do not book a return flight before 11:30am on Saturday or 1:30pm on Wednesday.
3. How far is Rancho La Puerta from the San Diego airport?Rancho La Puerta is approximately 1 ½ hours from the San Diego Airport.
4. What documentation will I need to cross the border?Proof of Citizenship: U.S. and Canadian guests must provide a current, valid passport and a migratory form (FMM). You will process the form directly through Mexican Immigration Authorities and we want to share with you the two options available to obtain your form. Please review carefully, as the process has changed.
1. *Recommended option.* Process your visa online prior to your arrival. Please consider the following:
- This is a Mexican government web page, which can be challenging at times.
- For your safety and convenience, please ONLY use the official links provided in our step-by-step guide.
- The cost of the visa will be provided in pesos on the website and charged at your bank’s exchange rate.
- Should you experience website issues, we recommend only attempting the process twice and then trying again the next day and with a different browser.
- Please review carefully our step-by-step guide here.
2. Process your visa in person at the border. Please consider the following:
- Have your valid passport handy and $44 cash to process the visa form.
- Rancho La Puerta employees are not permitted to be involved with the visa process. Please allow for additional time at immigration to complete your visa. This is currently averaging 30 to 60 minutes.
- Guests are permitted to enter the immigration office a few at a time to fill out the form. You will then be instructed to go to the bank next door to pay for the form. Then, return to the line to immigration to receive your stamped and approved FMM and passport.
- Please remember that we are not permitted to allow guests to cross the international border without their stamped and approved FMM form.
Visitors from all other countries must bring a passport and a visa which may be obtained from a Mexican Consulate in their home country. Plan to do this well in advance of your trip.
5. What is the minimum age restriction for guests at Rancho La Puerta?Guests must be at least 14 yrs old.
6. What are the Electronic Device Policies at Rancho La Puerta?Computer, Blackberry or Cell Phone use in common areas are not permitted; however all of these devices may be used in your room. Internet access is available via our Internet Access Center’s computers next to the Men’s Health Center. Laptop users can log on via free wireless in the Main Lounge, Los Olivos Conference room, and the Administration Building. Internet access and television are not available in your room.
7. Are Smoking and Alcohol Permitted at Rancho La Puerta?Smoking is prohibited on Rancho La Puerta grounds. Alcohol is permitted to be consumed in guest rooms.
8. When can I start making Spa and Activity Reservations?Booking Spa Treatments and Cooking Classes: All guests can submit requests for spa treatments and/or cooking classes once reservation is confirmed with a deposit.
Guests will receive more details in their confirmation packet that is sent out after deposit is received.
9. What type of food is served at Rancho La Puerta? Do you accommodate Dietary restrictions?Dietary / medical considerations should be submitted in advance. Please be sure to inform us if you have any dietary restrictions (such as life-threatening allergies) or any medical considerations that might prohibit full participation in an active program. The cuisine at Rancho La Puerta is lacto-ovo vegetarian/Pescatarian.
10. How much walking is required at Rancho La Puerta?Walking is an integral part of the program. Guests can expect to walk 3-5 miles a day on hilly, uneven pathways. Hiking boots are recommended on trails.