June 20, 2024
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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Customer service hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
Visit our official website: https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/festival-gastronomico-xcaret/
You can find all event details on the official Instagram account: @apapaxoafestival
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.
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.
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
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.
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: "Migrants" by Chef Ana Karime López from Gucci Osteria by Massimo Bottura (1 Michelin star).
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: "The Creole Corns of Oaxaca" by Chefs Alex Ruiz and Olga Cabrera.
- 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: "From the Ordinary to the Sublime" by Chefs Jonatan Gómez Luna (1 Michelin star) and Sergio Díaz.
- 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: "Pulque, Ancestral Drinks of the Gods" by Gustavo Manzanilla.
- 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Lunch at Mercado San Juan by Chef Adrián Peregrina and a pulque station sponsored by PulquemaniaSAPI de CV.
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Energy bits and exfoliants by Miguel Bautista at Muluk Spa Hotel Xcaret México.
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: "Craft Beer" by Alex Ancona.
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: "Inspiration" by Chef Antonio Bachour.
Chocolate Exhibition:
Mao Montiel and Rodrigo Noriega start the chocolate exhibition in the Foyer Frida and Diego.
Dinners with Our Chefs:
7:00 pm:
Dinner at Encanta with Paco Méndez and Ana Karime López.
Dinner at Kibi-Kibi with Roberto Solís and Alfredo Villanueva.
Dinner at Lumbre and Centli with the Rivera Río brothers, Fernando Martínez, and Andrés Amor.
Dinner at Ha with Carlos Gaytán, Guillermo Beristain, and Eduardo Morali.
Shake it Deseo SpeakEasy Event:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm:Mixologist Maycoll Calderón and María Paola Molano, with live DJ.
Lectures at Hotel Xcaret Arte, Salón Diego II and III:
-10:00 am – 10:45 am: "The Roots of My Gastronomy" by Carlos Gaytán.
-11:00 am – 11:45 am:Lecture by Chef Ricardo Sandoval, accompanied by Valentina Ortiz and Carlos Hannon.
-11:00 am – 1:00 pm:Vegan bites by Miguel Bautista at Muluk Spa Hotel Xcaret Arte.
-12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: "The Evolution of Northern Cuisine" by the Rivera Río brothers.
-1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: "Sustainable Fishing Movement in Mexico" by Federico López and Adrián Peregrina.
-1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: "Flavors of the Towns of Mexico" lunch at Mercado San Juan by Chef Adrián Peregrina.
-3:00 pm – 4:30 pm:"Yucatán through the Hairless Pig, Melipona Honey, and the Spices" by Chefs Roberto Solís and Luis Arzapalo.
-3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Tasting of Lobos by Mezcalier Ana Salinas.
-4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: "Mental Geography of Creativity" by Chef Andoni Aduriz.
-5:00 pm – 5:45 pm:"Vegan: A Lifestyle" by Chef Miguel Bautista.
Chocolate Exhibition Opening:
- 6:00 pm: Inauguration of the chocolate exhibition by Mao Montiel and Rodrigo Noriega in the Foyer Frida and Diego.
- 7:00 pm:
- Dinner at Chino Poblano with Jonatan Gómez Luna and Sergio Díaz.
- Dinner at Xaak with Richard Sandoval, Janaina Torres, and Carlos Hannon; pairing by Brandon Milmo of Casa Madero.
- Dinner at Cantina Los Faroles with Alex Ruiz and Olga Cabrera; pairing with Mezcal Monte Lobos.
- Dinner at Tuch de Luna with Martha Ortiz and Sommelier Sandra Fernández.
Mixology Event:
- 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm:Mixology in Xoximilco by Maycoll Calderón and Mapo.
Lectures at Hotel Xcaret Arte, Salón Diego II and III:
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am:"Life Recipes" by Martha Ortiz and Laura Manzo.
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am:"Monterrey, Beyond Kid Goat and Grilled Meat" by Guillermo González Beristaín and Eduardo Morales.
- 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: "Beyond Food" by Rodrigo Noriega.
- 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: "Sensory Chocolate" by Mao Montiel.
- 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm:"Flavors of the Towns of Mexico" lunch at Mercado San Juan by Chef Adrián Peregrina.
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm:"Cristalino Territory" presented by Casa Cuervo.
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm:"Stars and Lists in Destination Promotion" by Valentina Ortiz, Lucía Barrios, Paola Miglio, Rosa Moraes, and Marcela Baruch.
- 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: "A Dish Dedicated to Latin America" by Chef Carlo Cracco.
Keynote Lecture:
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm:Keynote lecture by Chef Ferran Adrià at Parque Xcaret, Tlachco.
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am:"Monterrey, Beyond Kid Goat and Grilled Meat" by Guillermo González Beristaín and Eduardo Morales.
- 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: "Beyond Food" by Rodrigo Noriega.
- 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: "Sensory Chocolate" by Mao Montiel.
- 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm:"Flavors of the Towns of Mexico" lunch at Mercado San Juan by Chef Adrián Peregrina.
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm:"Cristalino Territory" presented by Casa Cuervo.
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm:"Stars and Lists in Destination Promotion" by Valentina Ortiz, Lucía Barrios, Paola Miglio, Rosa Moraes, and Marcela Baruch.
- 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: "A Dish Dedicated to Latin America" by Chef Carlo Cracco.
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).
Brunch de cierre del Festival en el Hotel Xcaret México
Closing Brunch of the Festival at Hotel Xcaret México:
- 11:00 am – 3:00 pm:Sunday brunch where Chef Luis Arzapalo + Guest Chefs from the Gastronomic Collective will welcome chefs for a culinary experience with Show Cooking stations (additional cost).
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.
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