Champagne in the Jungle Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/champagne-in-the-jungle We dive into real estate, investment, design, wellness, and the realities behind building a high value life in the jungle… far from the glossy narratives everyone loves to post.
It’s sharp, a little sarcastic, and unapologetically elevated. Think palm shadows, bold ideas, and the sound of a champagne cork somewhere in the background. Welcome to the side of Tulum only insiders get to see. 2025 Jungle Luxe 4765cb8b-20ae-5946-96b6-0d3c1ed280c8 yes en Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:02:17 -0500 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:28:05 -0500 http://www.jungleluxe.mx https://img.transistorcdn.com/lBoKvzF9LcZ9hRD8mYJtLMRGtfTdJLm6C7_0BGZD2xc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYWE4/OTZjNWM2ZThmNDhl/NTlkOWU5YzhkMGZj/YTdkOS5wbmc.jpg Champagne in the Jungle http://www.jungleluxe.mx episodic Rachel Hugenschmidt We dive into real estate, investment, design, wellness, and the realities behind building a high value life in the jungle… far from the glossy narratives everyone loves to post.
It’s sharp, a little sarcastic, and unapologetically elevated. Think palm shadows, bold ideas, and the sound of a champagne cork somewhere in the background. Welcome to the side of Tulum only insiders get to see. We dive into real estate, investment, design, wellness, and the realities behind building a high value life in the jungle… far from the glossy narratives everyone loves to post.
It’s sharp, a little sarcastic, and unapologetically elevated. Real estate, Property Management, Invest, Tulum, Design, Interior Design, Build, Travel, Mexico, Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Rachel Hugenschmidt hola@jungleluxe.mx No No Luxury Concierge: Expectations vs Reality ft. Natalia Duprat 3 3 Luxury Concierge: Expectations vs Reality ft. Natalia Duprat full d12526ad-4f28-4a52-97c3-6eb6e78fa363 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99384741 In this episode, we sit down with Natalia Duprat, a luxury hospitality and concierge expert, to uncover what true concierge service really means.
This conversation goes beyond reservations and itineraries. Natalia breaks down the unseen work behind luxury concierge services in Tulum: being available 24/7, managing expectations, reading guests' energy, and knowing when to guide/when to step back; so guests can truly rest.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Natalia Duprat, a luxury hospitality and concierge expert, to uncover what true concierge service really means.
This conversation goes beyond reservations and itineraries. Natalia breaks down the unseen work behind luxury concierge services in Tulum: being available 24/7, managing expectations, reading guests' energy, and knowing when to guide/when to step back; so guests can truly rest.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:02:11 -0500 Rachel Hugenschmidt Rachel Hugenschmidt 2240 In this episode, we sit down with Natalia Duprat, a luxury hospitality and concierge expert, to uncover what true concierge service really means.
This conversation goes beyond reservations and itineraries. Natalia breaks down the unseen work behind luxury concierge services in Tulum: being available 24/7, managing expectations, reading guests' energy, and knowing when to guide/when to step back; so guests can truly rest.

]]> Real estate, Property Management, Invest, Tulum, Design, Interior Design, Build, Travel, Mexico, Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, No Living in Tulum since the beginning ft Carlos Puga 2 2 Living in Tulum since the beginning ft Carlos Puga full 302fb9e8-7db7-4716-b9f0-eeed5ddd7a4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc3e6432 There’s a rumor we keep hearing… “Is Tulum really that expensive?”
In Episode 02 of Champagne in the Jungle, Carlos Puga and I unpack where this idea comes from; and why it doesn’t tell the full story.
We talk real numbers, real strategy, and how strong branding and marketing have been key to the growth and success of Tulum’s most iconic hotels, brands, and destinations.

Real talk. Real value. Real jungle luxury.

]]> There’s a rumor we keep hearing… “Is Tulum really that expensive?”
In Episode 02 of Champagne in the Jungle, Carlos Puga and I unpack where this idea comes from; and why it doesn’t tell the full story.
We talk real numbers, real strategy, and how strong branding and marketing have been key to the growth and success of Tulum’s most iconic hotels, brands, and destinations.

Real talk. Real value. Real jungle luxury.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:59:35 -0500 Rachel Hugenschmidt Rachel Hugenschmidt 1661 There’s a rumor we keep hearing… “Is Tulum really that expensive?”
In Episode 02 of Champagne in the Jungle, Carlos Puga and I unpack where this idea comes from; and why it doesn’t tell the full story.
We talk real numbers, real strategy, and how strong branding and marketing have been key to the growth and success of Tulum’s most iconic hotels, brands, and destinations.

Real talk. Real value. Real jungle luxury.

]]> Real estate, Property Management, Invest, Tulum, Design, Interior Design, Build, Travel, Mexico, Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, No Not everyone understands the Tulum real estate market ft. Krystal Hess 1 1 Not everyone understands the Tulum real estate market ft. Krystal Hess full 3d733ea0-2d3a-4950-99a5-670c12ada78f https://share.transistor.fm/s/72ea9b30 Tulum has been criticized as a place to invest, but mostly by people who never took the time to understand the market. In this episode, Krystal Hess shares why knowledge, timing, and vision make all the difference when it comes to investing in paradise. 

]]> Tulum has been criticized as a place to invest, but mostly by people who never took the time to understand the market. In this episode, Krystal Hess shares why knowledge, timing, and vision make all the difference when it comes to investing in paradise. 

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:13:49 -0500 Rachel Hugenschmidt Rachel Hugenschmidt 1788 Tulum has been criticized as a place to invest, but mostly by people who never took the time to understand the market. In this episode, Krystal Hess shares why knowledge, timing, and vision make all the difference when it comes to investing in paradise. 

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