We celebrate our Mexican roots and international haute cuisine for the first time in the Riviera Maya.

Read the lineup, itinerary, and event prices in this blog.

Xcaret is not only the ideal vacation spot in Mexico but has also become a benchmark in showcasing its gastronomic richness through its restaurants and special events. It offers its visitors various culinary experiences, from traditional Mexican cuisine to innovative contemporary fusio.

Xcaret's culinary offerings are distinguished not only by the quality of its ingredients but also by the dedication and love of the chefs from the Gastronomic Collective who craft each dish, allowing diners to immerse themselves in the authentic flavors of Mexico.

Continuing this tradition of cultural and gastronomic excellence, Xcaret proudly presents Apapaxoa, a GastroCultural Festival that promises to enrich and transform the experience of both guests and the public.

This event is a celebration of international culinary diversity and Mexican cultural expressions, a magical fusion that will touch the soul and awaken the senses of every diner

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What is Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival?

Apapaxoa will be a feast for the senses, where visitors can immerse themselves in a universe of flavors, sounds, and colors.

Here, celebrity chefs, Mexican artisans, musicians, and visionary artists will gather to share their love and creativity. Each dish, musical note, and artwork will be infused with the passion and talent of its creators.

As an attendee, you can delight in exquisite tastings, witness culinary demonstrations, and enjoy artistic and musical performances. This festival will not just be an event but a unique and unforgettable experience where the magic of gastronomy, art, and culture intertwine to create moments that will be etched in your heart.

Apapaxoa aspires to be a warm, welcoming embrace that envelops Mexican roots, celebrating our essence through food, music, art, and tradition.

Where and when will the festival be held?

The Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival will take place from July 17 to 21, 2024, at multiple iconic locations within Xcaret, including Hotel Xcaret Arte, Xcaret Park, La Casa de la Playa, Hotel Xcaret México, Xplor, and Xoximilco.

The event promises a unique experience that merges gastronomy and culture in a paradisiacal setting, offering attendees the chance to enjoy activities and culinary delights in the most stunning destinations in Mexico.

Festival Line up

We will feature various presentations, dinners, mixology, brunch, art, and music. Among our leading chefs, we will have members of the Xcaret Gastronomic Collective, international guests, opinion leaders, and more. Meet them here:

- Martha Ortiz 
- Carlos Gaytán 
- Jonatan Gómez Luna
- Hermanos Rivera-Río 
- Paco Méndez 
- Roberto Solís 
- Alex Ruiz 
- Mao Montiel 
- Maycoll Calderón 
- Luis Arzapalo 
- Miguel Bautista 
- Carlos Hannon

In addition to the presentations, dinners, and mixology experiences by Xcaret chefs, attendees can enjoy the presence of our national and international guests in the experiences:

- Ferran Adria 
- Andoni Aduriz 
- Ana Karime López  
- Janaina Rueda  
- Carlo Cracco  
- Richard Sandoval  
- Guillermo González Beristáin 
-Antonio Bachour
- Alfredo Villanueva
- Fernando Martínez 
- Andrés Amor 
- Olga Cabrera 
- Rodrigo Noriega 
- Valentina Ortiz 
-Lucía Barrios 
- Paola Miglio  
- Rosa Morales
- Alex Ancona 
- María Paula Molano
- Gustavo Manzanilla 
- Eduardo Morali

Additionally, and no less important, during the Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival, we will also have the presence of gastronomic opinion leaders such as:

- Rene Redzepi

- Jorge Vallejo

- Jhon Shields

- Elsie Mendez

- Claudio Poblete

Schedule for Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival Xcaret 2024 

16 july, 2024 

Tasting Dinner at Teatro Tlachco.

- Participating chefs: Carlos Gaytán, Jonatan Gómez Luna, Roberto Solís, Rodrigo Rivera Río, Daniel Rivera Río, Adrián Peregrina, and Carlos Hannon.

17 july, 2024

Lectures at Hotel Xcaret Arte, Salón Diego II and III:  

 Chocolate Exhibition: 

Mao Montiel and Rodrigo Noriega start the chocolate exhibition in the Foyer Frida and Diego. 

Dinners with Our Chefs: 

7:00 pm: 

18  july,  2024

Lectures at Hotel Xcaret Arte, Salón Diego II and III: 

Dinners and Mixology: 

19 july, 2024

Lectures at Hotel Xcaret Arte, Salón Diego II and III: 

20 july, 2024

Keynote Lecture: 

- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm:Keynote lecture by Chef Ferran Adrià at Parque Xcaret, Tlachco. 

Dinner

- 7:00 pm: Dinner in honor of Chef Ferran Adrià, featuring Chefs Paco Méndez, Andoni Aduriz, and Jonatan Gómez Luna at Salón Frida II and III (additional cost). 

21 july, 2024

Brunch de cierre del Festival en el Hotel Xcaret México

Apapaxoa Festival GastroCultural Xcaret 2024 Prices 

Guests from the Xcaret Hotels
Presentations included in your stay
Wine pairing dinner:
• July 17 / HA’ restaurant at Hotel Xcaret México: 3,800 MXN
• July 18 / Xaak restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 2,950 MXN
• July 20 / A tribute to Ferran Adrià in Salón Frida at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 4,500 MXN
• July 21 / Sunday Brunch at Hotel Xcaret México: 5,500 MXN

Presentations and dinners are included for guests from La Casa de la Playa.

Guests from the Hotel Xcaret México and Hotel Xcaret Arte
• July 17 / Dual restaurant (Centli-Lumbre) at La Casa de la Playa: 2,950 MXN
• July 18 / Tuch de Luna at La Casa de la Playa: 2,950 MXN

Visitors at the Xcaret Hotels
Includes presentations, coffee break and lunch at Mercado de San Juan: 1,950 MXN Wine pairing dinner:

• July 17 / Kibi-Kibi at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 2,950 MXN
• July 17 / Encanta at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 2,950 MXN
• July 17 / HA’ restaurant at Hotel Xcaret México: 3,800 MXN
• July 17 / Dual Restaurant (Centli-Lumbre) at La Casa de la Playa: 2,950 MXN
• July 18 / Chino Poblano at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 2,950 MXN
• July 18 / Cantina Los Faroles at Hotel Xcaret México: 2,950 MXN
• July 18 / Tuch de Luna at La Casa de la Playa: 2,950 MXN
• July 18 / Xaak restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 2,950 MXN
• July 20 / A tribute to Ferran Adrià in Salón Frida at Hotel Xcaret Arte: 4,500 MXN
• All-Day Package: Includes presentations, lunch at Mercado de San Juan and dinner at any restaurant: 5,200 MXN
• Full-Pass Package: Includes 3 days of accesses to the presentations with lunch
at Mercado de San Juan: 4,900 MXN

July 20 / Masterly Presentation by Ferran Adrià
Xcaret Park, Gran Tlachco Theater. Recovery fee: 400 MXN. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

¡Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unique event and celebrate the world of gastronomy with us!