Experiences
Savory Tales
Conversations between chefs, writers, sommeliers, and industry experts.
Sensory Tastings and Cocktails
Immersive experiences combining science, storytelling, and flavor.
Special Dinners
Conceived to celebrate, honor, and experience cuisine and its artists.
Exhibitions and Cultural Activities
Enriching experiences that go beyond cooking and gastronomy.
CUISINE
SPECIAL DINNERS
APAPAXOA SPECIAL DINNERS
Iconic events where the collaboration between the Cuinary Group and special guests delivers nights filled with flavor and culinary creativity.
MINDFUL BREAKFASTS
Each breakfast is prepared by invited associations, creating a positive social impact while promoting cuisine and community development.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT HOTEL XCARET MÉXICO
Sunday Brunch at Las Cuevas restaurant offers a special selection of signature dishes, thoughtfully curated for the Festival.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
XENSABORIUM TOUR
Event at Xenses Park
A unique multisensory experience that awakens the senses in a different way. Braving a journey in complete darkness, visitors immerse themselves in a world where taste and smell take center stage throughout the Xensatorium. The experience is designed to heighten the perception of flavors and aromas in a mysterious and unforgettable way.
ENCONTRAR-TÉ
Exhibition in Salón Frida
An immersive room where the Mexican garden takes center stage, inviting us to immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature through its colors, aromas, and sounds. In this unique space, infusions become a tasting journey through our culture.
THE BOOK OF FLAVORS
Happening at Tuch de Luna restaurant
Literary sensibility takes on culinary nuances during this happening at Tuch de Luna, where attendees will savor edible pages with excerpts from Laura Esquivel's novel Like Water for Chocolate. The author will also hold a book signing.
UNDERWATER TASTING
Event at Xcaret Park Aquarium
A cocktail tasting and appetizer event in an underwater atmosphere, hypnotic colors, and local products from sustainable fishing.
Exclusive event for México Destination Club members.
Enology and Mixology
ROOFTOP MIXOLOGY
An exclusive experience for Hoteles Xcaret guests, held on the rooftops at several Casas in Hoteles Xcaret.
WINE TASTING AT XPLOR
Nestled within the majestic caves of Xplor, this event features carefully selected wines by sommeliers Patricio Rivera Río and Manuel Negrete, offering a sensorial experience with renowned wines and delicious pairings.
Exclusive event for México Destination Club members.
BAR TAKEOVERS
The night blends with the art of mixology. Guest mixologists will take over the bars at Hotel Xcaret Arte and Hotel Xcaret México with exclusive creations. A one-of-a-kind nighttime experience.
Exclusive activity for guests and Apapaxo Total access holders.
Savory Tales
Conversations between chefs, writers, sommeliers, and industry experts.
Sensory Tastings and Cocktails
Immersive experiences combining science, storytelling, and flavor.
Special Dinners
Conceived to celebrate, honor, and experience cuisine and its artists.
Exhibitions and Cultural Activities
Enriching experiences that go beyond cooking and gastronomy.
EXHIBITIONS
APAPAXOA COLLECTION
Exhibition and fashion show
Featuring ten outfits crafted from culinary ingredients, the Maizarte exhibition transforms gastronomy into wearable textile art. The event concludes with a special fashion show showcasing these unique garments.
EDIBLE LOVE
Amador Montes, a visual artist from Oaxaca, pays tribute to the culinary vision and influence of his mother, Carmen, on his artistic career, evoking the synesthesia of colors as edible ingredients or artistic elements.
WORKSHOPS
BIOCERAMICS WORKSHOP
Learn to craft biodegradable ornamental pieces using eggshell waste and painted with natural pigments.
CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE WORKSHOP
The traditional art of still life painting is revitalized with a contemporary style, minimalist compositions, and soft natural lighting techniques.
CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
This immersive experience demonstrates the journey from cocoa bean to artisanal chocolate, incorporating local and traditional ingredients.
NIXTAMALIZATION WORKSHOP
From corn kernel to finished dough, discover 16 varieties of native corn and their 180 distinct colors.
CEREMONIAL TORTILLA WORKSHOP
Explore the process of making ritual tortillas imprinted with historic Otomí cultural stamps, each carrying symbolic meaning.
THE XOCOLATL ROUTE
This workshop guides guests and members through preparing authentic pre-Hispanic Xocolatl, a recipe blending cacao, annatto, chili, and water.