Celebrate the Gastronomy and Flavors of Mexico

23

Collectives

+70

Michelin Stars

+50

Guests

6

Days

APAPAXOA Xcaret GastroCultural Festival 2026

A celebration where gastronomy, art, and tradition come together with chefs, sommeliers, and artists from Mexico and around the world.

Emmanuel Live Show

Collectives and Chefs

Meet the chefs and talents who bring the festival to life.

Collectives and Chefs

Emmanuel Live Show

Flavors by 18 celebrity chefs | Signature mixology | Live Xcaret performance.

Relive 2025

Relive APAPAXOA Xcaret GastroCultural Festival 2025

The 2025 edition brought together chefs, sommeliers, and guest voices through a program of dinners, talks, and cultural gatherings. Among its most memorable moments were the tribute dinner honoring Enrique Olvera and the participation of Laura Esquivel.

Collectives

Meet Our Chefs and Apapaxados

Stories, manifestos, and profiles of those sharing their culinary vision in this edition.

Dominique Crenn

San Francisco, USA

Dominique Crenn

Chef

Dominique Crenn is a French chef and founder of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, a restaurant awarded three Michelin Stars. Recognized as The World’s Best Female Chef and recipient of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Icon Award, her cuisine blends memory, poetry, technique, and a strong commitment to sustainability and equity.

Quique Dacosta

Dénia, Spain

Quique Dacosta

Chef

Spanish chef born in Extremadura and based in Dénia, Alicante. Recognized as one of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish gastronomy, he leads Quique Dacosta Restaurante, which has been awarded three Michelin Stars. His cuisine combines innovation, creativity, and a deep connection to the Mediterranean, making him one of the most influential figures in international gastronomy.

Antonio Bachour

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Antonio Bachour

Chef

Puerto Rican chef and global pastry authority, he serves as the pastry curator for Xcaret Hotels. His expertise brings together technique, innovation, and aesthetics.

Roberto Solís

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Roberto Solís

Chef

Chef Roberto Solís leads Chi at Hotel Xcaret México and Kibi-Kibi at Hotel Xcaret Arte, where he reinterprets Yucatecan cuisine through Lebanese influences, regional identity, and contemporary technique.

Program

Discover What You'll Experience This Year.

Don't miss any of the festival's activities. Explore the agenda and plan your journey.

Schedule

Explore by day, stage, and experience to organize your journey and experience the festival at your own pace.

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Tickets

Four Tickets, Four Experiences

Choose how to experience Apapaxoa: full packages, special dinners, or brunch experiences.

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Hotel Stays

Experience the festival with complete stays that include activities, culinary experiences, and exclusive moments throughout the event.

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Packages

Experience the festival through complete packages that include activities, gastronomic encounters, and special moments throughout the edition.

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Dinners

Book a special dinner and enjoy proposals created by guest chefs in unique experiences for this edition.

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Brunch

Enjoy a morning experience with cuisine, gathering, and offerings designed to start or close the day with flavor.