We honor the culture and traditions that give meaning and identity to our region. We provide visionary and transformational tools to our community. We are agents of change, in a rapidly changing time.
About Us
Mission:
To restore and honor the environmental, cultural, and social heritage of the Tecate River watershed, embracing a sustainable way of life that thrives on collaboration, respect, and the joyous celebration of natural and human communities.
Vision:
The Tecate River watershed will become a model region for sustainable environmental practices, fostering the growth and preservation of its cultural heritage.
History
Fundación la Puerta was founded in the mid 1970’s to give Rancho La Puerta a thoughtful and strategic way to give back to the local community. Rancho La Puerta is a pioneering world renown resort and spa that plays a prominent role as a major employer and advocate for health, education, resilience, and conservation.
For nearly 50-years, Fundación la Puerta, has allowed Rancho La Puerta to invest directly in Tecate’s wellbeing.
To protect Tecate’s unique historical, cultural and spiritual legacy…
- We lead efforts in sustainable development and regional planning.
- We facilitate partnerships between government, business, non- profit organizations and the community.
- We promote a sense of place through educational and community- based activities.
- We find solutions via an interdisciplinary approach
- We preserve the beauty and integrity of Tecate’s natural environment.
Alliances and Institutional Partners
Fundación La Puerta works in partnership with diverse agencies, organizations and institutions to address urgent issues in our community. Tecate is experiencing new levels of homelessness, insecurity and a decline in basic services such as sanitation, waste collection and water quality.
Together, we achieve much more than any of us could on our own.
