MEET CHIEF VISIONARY, HOST and EDITOR for the COSMOPOLITAN JUNGLE
Location: RAUM Gallery La Veleta; Tulum
It was all a dream… then I real lifed it!
I had always dreamed of having a magazine, I had launched my first blog in 2008. It was called “HollyWood’s Candy” a lifestyle travel blog and it shared a sneak peak into the life of the stars and the world we lived in. As time went on I morphed into many versions of myself playing different roles across continents, dressing up, wearing different masks; until they all fell off. I had began promoting nightclubs at the age of 18 in N.Y.C and went on to build my career in PR, BRANDING, EVENTS AND AMBASSADORSHIP in the global luxury hospitality and entertainment industry.
“Eventually I would find myself exactly where GOD ultimately needed me to be. It was called TULUM. ”
The Stars Always Align When Its Meant To Be and the Full Moon will always let your shadows come out to dance
Location: Sian Khan Biosphere
BUT, first CACAO, I Needed to crack my HEART OPEN and Wake Up….
So the story goes something like this It all started with a simple invitation. A friend asked if I’d join him on a trip to Tulum (isn’t that what we all did in 2020? ) , and without a second thought, I said yes. Deep down, I knew this was my escape even though I had promised myself I'd "settle down"—whatever that means. But something about this trip felt different. I could feel the pull, like it was calling me to rewrite my story.
So, I packed my bags and closed a chapter I knew I’d never open again. When I landed in Mexico and looked out the plane window, I had this overwhelming sense: “I"‘m never going back”.
Tulum shaped me in ways I never expected. I started to reconncect with myself and others, and letting myself experience the magic of this energetic vortex. Little by little, I came out of the shell I had used to hide. The person I’d been running from was ready to be seen—but this time, it was different. I was calmer, more grounded.
Tulum gave me the space to heal, dream, and expand. Now a global destination, that draws in people from all walks of life, It’s more than a destination; it’s a Cosmopolitan Jungle—where the finest art meets ancient healing, where upscale gastronomy blends with vibrant socializing and where music, culture, and nature collide. It’s a portal of possibility, and if you’re open to it, this place will transform you. The locals know the magic here, and if you respect this land and its culture, it will give you more than you ever imagined.
Tulum has reminded me of my roots, blending the fast-paced energy of New York with the grounding, spiritual vibe of indigenous wisdom. It’s a metropolis of dreams, and I’m honored to be a part of its evolution.
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I promised myself this journey would have no destination because I just want to stop and smell the roses along the way.
Apollonia Keys Martinez
