🌟 Experience a multisensory culinary journey at Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival Xcaret 2025, a six-day celebration blending food, art, and culture in the unique settings of the Riviera Maya.
Highlights
🍽️ Over 30 national and international guests sharing their vision, technique, and passion for gastronomy
🎤 Talks, intimate conversations, and flavorful storytelling from chefs, sommeliers, and creatives
🍷 Immersive workshops including bioluminescent fishing, cave tastings, and unique sensory experiences
🎭 Exhibitions, cultural happenings, and performances across Grupo Xcaret spaces
👩🍳 Opening dinner with Martha Ortiz and women chefs from Xcaret, plus a gala honoring Enrique Olvera
🥂 Rooftop mixology sessions featuring cocktails by guest mixologists
🍴 Collaborative dinners and exclusive menus at signature restaurants
🎨 Art activities, book signings, cultural storytelling, and narrative experiences integrated into the culinary journey
Ticket Types
🎫 Apapaxo Total: Full access to the entire five-day festival from August 26–30
🎟️ Gran Apapaxo: Choose any three days to enjoy the festival your way
🎟️ Apapaxo All Day: Access for one full day of your choice, including a paired dinner
🎟️ Apapaxo Day: Single-day access (dinner not included)
🎟️ Día de Festival: The perfect time to start the day where talent, heart, and community come together. Each breakfast is prepared by guest associations, generating social impact while promoting gastronomy and community development
General Info
📅 Dates: August 26th–31st, 2025
🕒 Time: Activities scheduled throughout the day
⏳ Duration: Varies by experience (workshops, dinners, tastings, talks, etc.)
👤 Age: 18+ only
📍 Location: Main venue at Hotel Xcaret Arte, with additional events at Hotel Xcaret México, La Casa de la Playa, and the Xcaret, Xplor, and Xenses parks
♿️ Accessibility: All spaces are accessible for guests with reduced mobility
💸 Starting price: To be confirmed
🚨 Safety measures: No vaccination proof or special health requirements needed
❓ For more details, check the FAQs section here
Description
The Apapaxoa GastroCultural Festival Xcaret 2025 is a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the best of global cuisine with a Mexican soul. Over six days, celebrated chefs, flavor artists, and culinary ambassadors will share their creativity through a living platform that honors ingredients, cultures, and traditions. Set against the iconic backdrops of Grupo Xcaret, every activity is designed to awaken the senses and touch the soul. Apapaxoa is cuisine that embraces, a tribute to culinary art, innovation, and identity.
