Apapaxoa Culinary and
Cultural Festival Xcaret 2025
August 26-31, 2025
Xcaret, Mexico
A celebration of our roots, our flavors, and the extraordinary talents who transform ingredients into art.
We celebrate world cuisine through Xcaret's unique lens, fusing Mexican ingredients and flavors with international techniques and styles.
Over six days, delight and expand your senses with culinary experiences, savory tales, and cultural activities connected by a shared passion for food.
Cuisine’s art and influence meet at Xcaret
Our House Talent
The chefs at Xcaret's Culinary Group– an exceptional group of visionaries, flavor artists, and ambassadors of our culinary culture – will showcase their talent through unique gastronomic experiences and share their professional journeys during the Savory Tales sessions.
Andoni Luis Aduriz
Carlos Gaytán
Paco Méndez
Jonatan Gómez Luna
Sheyla Alvarado
Rodrigo Rivera Río
Patricio Rivera Río
Daniel Rivera Río
Martha Ortiz
Alex Ruiz
Chuy Villarreal
José Luis Hinostroza
Roberto Solís
Gabriela Ruiz
Lula Martín Del Campo
Mariana Valencia
Mao Montiel
Miguel Bautista
Luis Arzapalo
Adrian Peregrina
Sandra Fernández
Apapaxados–The Special Guests
Meet the distinguished national and international culinary stars joining us to share their vision, techniques, and passion.
Enrique Olvera
Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura
Angel León
Antonio Bachour
Luiz Filipe Souza
Ana Karime López
Santiago Lastra
Lucho Martínez
Francisco Sixto
Rafael Covarrubias
Camila Fiol
Chele González
Benedicta Alejo Vargas
Diego Hernández Baquedano
Eduardo Palazuelos
Erick Bautista
Hector Laguna
Jaime Rodríguez
Paco Ruano
Jorge León
Karla Papa
Mario Papa
Claudia Santiz
Pepe Salinas
Luis Arellano
Lluis Costa
Emmanuel Peña
Israel Loyola
Manuel Negrete
Lulú Martínez
Kevin Gómez
Grant Sceney
Leslie Jaime
Special Appearances
Personalities with outstanding careers in arts and culture who will enrich the festival with various cultural and artistic activities.
Laura Esquivel
Vivian Bibliowicz
Monsieur Periné
Amador Montes
Erick Padilla