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The Beauty of Life

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Photo by Nettie Adams As morning breaks and the constant shuffle of the waves comes softly as the light, I can smell the water, the morning dew. The beauty of the rebirth of the desert builds hope in me. After  years of too little water everything around La Duna seemed to barely survive, everything was contained with the least amount of movement, with the least amount of need. A long meditation. And then suddenly after building up heat and the stillness heavy, the first drops came, followed by an outcry of release, down pouring wetness soaking the dry earth. It injected a sparkle into the dormant bodies, it made them all dance, and jump, and run, and sing under the rain. It did not take long for the colors to appear, fresh tender leaves started to grow on every plant, on every inch of dirt, and as quick as in a couple of days you could see some flowers to start forming, and live just roar! Fresh food brought all animals to a frenzy, all out t...

Directions to paradise

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 Wondeful Photos by Sondra Marshall at La Duna Directions:   from La Paz take the highway 1 north towards Constitución and Loreto.  After El Centenario take the highway towards San Juan de la Costa, at the gas station junction.  On km 23 "El Cajete" exit  highway and take the dirt road to your right.  Follow for 5 miles until you reach the ranch.   Reservations required for visitors and events.  Please e-mail Gabriela@ecobaja.com

Las Puertas de los Sueños

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Directions

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W elcome to this wonderful new year 2012! At Rancho La Duna we are ready to start this new year with many more activities that bring the experience of simple life in nature to our visitors, yet art, creativity, healthy and delicious food, gracious accommodations, and enjoyable outdoor activities can also be part of this simple life. Come for a visit, come to stay, partake of our events, you are welcome! We are immersed in a forest of cardon cacti between the skirts of the Giganta mountains and at footsteps of the Sea of Cortés. Here you can experience many different activities in nature like horseback riding, kayaking, snorkeling, hikes, spa services, stargazing nights, traditional ranch life, healthy cooking classes, art and creativity workshops, yoga retreats... Take a closer look at our tabs to find out more about our services and scheduled events, or contact us for more information. Directions: from La Paz take the highway 1 north t...