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True travel is all about stories. While news headlines often speak of overtourism harming communities, we want to share a...

Students eating home-cooked food during an alternative break in Medellin

Kagumu’s study abroad programs give students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse themselves in Latin American cultures and become global citizens,...

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By Hannah Pentin | August 9, 2024 Are you searching for flights around Central or South America? Not sure which...

People watching a break dancer in Medellin in Colombia

Kagumu has decided to stop taking travelers to one of the most popular tourist destinations in Medellin, Colombia. A strange...

A young student smiling while painting in Buenos Aires

It can often seem like a minefield when generating educational trip ideas for your students. If you are still pondering...

Students getting their arms painted by a native in Ecuador

Read our top educational nature experiences that offer students the opportunity to take action to preserve our planet.

Woman and boy kayaking in blue waters

Whether you are a first-time school trip planner or a seasoned veteran, our team at Kagumu has you covered. With...

Native Colombian woman explaining something to two travellers

Gaining a greater understanding of different cultures, experiencing new traditions, and learning new customs are what make traveling so beautiful....

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Here, we detail the best school expeditions in Latin America to test your students outdoor adventure skills while connecting them...

A Colombian farmer with a hat smiling

Head into the rolling olive-green Andean hills in Antioquia to discover the story of how a Colombian farmer transformed his...

Students in jackets in an airport

There are lots of challenges teachers face when booking student flights.  Some teachers don’t know where to start. Others want...

A girl eating a local snack in Cusco Peru

Here’s a list of the most affordable Latin American destinations for your next Spanish language trip.

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A Spanish immersion trip can help propel your language skills to the next level. It can open your eyes to...

People with backpacks walking up rocky steps in forest

When trekking to Colombia’s ancient Lost City, you’ll want to do it right. That means booking at the right time,...

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*updated on March 12, 2025 Choosing the best student travel insurance for a school, college or university traveling abroad is...

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As STEM education becomes increasingly important in today’s world, many schools are seeking new and exciting ways to engage students...

Student looking out to Medellin on a STEM trip

All Medellin visits start with love at first sight. Set in a sultry valley, this city boasts clusters of immaculate...

People walking to the Lost City

Exploring the Lost City in Colombia offers travelers one of the most unique and unforgettable adventures in South America. This...

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Service trips for students or young adults can sometimes be hard to find. Often the impact is temporary and many...

spanish immersion sustainability colombia jungle

Colombia has for the past decade attracted new waves of travelers to its verdant mountains, vibrant cities and animal-laden coasts....

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Complete Spanish immersion, a burgeoning reputation for safety, and incredibly low travel expenses are just three reasons why Colombia is...

Girls feeding a Galapagos tortoise

As teachers and students demand more educational tours that limit damage to the planet, we look at how to create a...

cartagena historical old town

Colombia will become the world’s first country to implement a biosecurity safety stamp for tourism in line with the World...

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The world’s second most biodiverse country is just waiting to utilize its spellbinding nature and varied landscapes to satisfy an...

man sitting on steps to lost city

Over 300 families, sustaining one of Colombia’s most iconic visitor sites, teeter on the edge of a humanitarian crisis, resulting...

humanities trip colombia school

Are you thinking about trekking to the Lost City – Colombia’s most famous archaeological site, embedded into the Caribbean jungle?...

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From the Spanish conquest to grave robbers and looters, and from kidnappings to the emergence of Colombia’s most famous archaeological...

Women standing in Comuna 13 Medellin

Colombia boasts a range of megadiverse, intriguing, colorful, and adventure-filled destinations for a perfect study abroad experience.  This South American...

Ocean meeting beach in Colombia

Kagumu founder, Simon Willis, explores one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, searching for nesting sea turtles on what he...

colombia family standing with students

University students are increasingly seeking study abroad programs. We discover how a homestay experience can make a trip utterly memorable....