Mark your calendars as the countdown to the First Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival has begun. Bringing national and international consumers to one of the most visited and picturesque destinations in the world, the inaugural event Logo CRWine&FoodFestMedwill take place March 15 – 18, 2012.

Celebrating Star Chefs, Wines and Spirits of The Americas, Mexican Gastronomy and special guest of honor, Ferran Adrià — this festival will feature approximately 30 events over four days, including the best that Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru have to offer in terms of talent, wineries, spirits and culture.

A sampling of the festivals events include: Beyond El Bulli: The Future of Cuisine, Star Chefs Tribute To Mexico Gala Dinner, Ferran Adrià Tribute Dinner, Wine and Spirits Tasting Seminars, Celebrity Chef Cooking Demos, After Dark Cancun Parties, Mixology Demonstrations, The American Express Gourmet Tasting Village where the best restaurants and gourmet foods, wines, spirits and entertainment will be showcased, and a Closing Latin Grill and Fiesta.

Tickets are on-sale now, click here.

Combine the Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival with a travel destination that inlcudes world class beaches,Mayan sites, Spanish haciendas and colonial villages, magical underground pools “cenotes”, snorkeling or diving at the world’s second largest barrier reef, high seas fishing, ecological parks and pristine islands, fun adventure tours for all ages, and easily accessible airport.

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For a BOTB suggested lodging the area, click here.