Business Studies Trips
Business studies trips in Latin America
Prepare your students for the present and future of global business as they gain invaluable real-life experience that will propel their studies.
Enhance their knowledge of social enterprises in Latin America, giving them a first-hand insight into pioneering businesses that are delivering commercial success while working sustainably.
On our business studies trips, students will visit companies, take part in expert workshops and enjoy memorable cultural experiences.
Benefits of our business studies programs
Prepare students for the future of business
Business is moving towards a more sustainable model and your students will experience this firsthand on every trip.
Learn new business etiquette
Students will gain a greater understanding of new cultures and gain essential experience of business etiquette in different countries.
Enhance university credentials
Students receive certificates of completion and references, demonstrating their real-life experience to top universities.
Develop transferable skills
Students take part in expert-led workshops, helping them develop teamwork, design-thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
Business studies experiences we offer
B Corporation visits
B Corporations are transforming the business world. Students gain a first-hand look at how a company with this world-renowned certificate of sustainability continues to deliver commercial success while remaining socially and environmentally responsible. We include a visit to one or more B Corps on every business studies trip with our partners ranging from restaurants to coffee producers and from leading fashion labels to marketing companies.
Workshops at incubators
Latin America boasts an array of cities that are changing the landscape of sustainable businesses through innovative start-ups. Whether in Medellin, Colombia, or Mexico City, your students will enjoy interactive tours of incubators that provide essential support, networking, and resources for new businesses.
Talks from experts
With our extensive partnerships around Central and South America, your students will connect with leading business professionals, entrepreneurs, and CEOs. If you have an expert in mind, let us know so we can make it happen. Otherwise, we can suggest a range of inspirational keynote speakers and presenters that will enhance your students' understanding of your subject matter.
Design-thinking workshops
We equip your students with transferable skills as well as indispensable business experience. Our experts in social entrepreneurship will take students through specially-designed workshops that allow them to develop skills highly coveted by universities and future employers. Students will focus on specific skills like - teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and many more.
Foreign-owned business visits
Students learn the process of setting up a successful business in another country with visits to foreign-owned companies in Latin America. These experiences, included on all business studies trips, connect students with CEOs who have overcome cultural barriers to create impactful international businesses that bring value to the environment and communities they work in.
Frequently asked questions
Do these business trips align with US curricula (AP Economics, IB, CTE, DECA, FBLA)?
Yes. Every Kagumu business trip is tailored to support key learning outcomes across AP Micro/Macroeconomics, IB Business Management, CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways, and DECA/FBLA experiential learning goals.
Students engage directly with real-world business models (including certified B Corps, social enterprises, and tech incubators across Latin America) to examine international supply chains, global trade, market entry strategies, and sustainable operations.
What is your chaperone policy for US high school and university groups?
We prioritize safety and group management by offering complimentary chaperone places (typically 1 free chaperone place for every 8–10 enrolled students). Additional chaperone positions can easily be built into your custom group quote.
What are the objectives of the business studies trip?
This depends on your curriculum. We tailor itineraries and business visits to your needs. On every business studies trip, we guarantee real-world exposure to business environments. Students will foster an understanding of various industries through networking opportunities. They will observe business operations firsthand and discover how businesses can work to deliver a positive social impact.
Which businesses or industries should we visit?
Before the trip, we will present you with a diverse range of businesses and industries relevant to your curriculum. These could include social enterprises, B corporations, marketing agencies, startups, retail stores, technology companies, and many more.
How many students can participate in the trip?
We accept groups of a minimum of 6 students and can organize groups as large as needed for your educational institution.
Do Kagumu guides speak English?
Yes – on our business studies trips your tour leaders are bilingual in Spanish and English.
What are the accommodation arrangements?
We offer a variety of accommodation types including hotels, hostels, eco-lodges and guesthouses.
How will we be transported?
We arrange all the transportation during your trip. We include private bus transportation with reputable local providers. We will also include, where necessary, trips on public transportation especially if it ties into a city’s green design.
What business skills will my students develop?
We aim to give students the necessary skills to work in the green economy. This includes design-thinking skills that will greatly enhance students’ resumes. We have identified many skills that are highly desired in the green economy in this article.
Can Kagumu Adventures assist our school board and district with risk management approval?
Absolutely. We work extensively with US public, charter, and private school districts to fulfill compliance requirements.
We provide complete risk assessment documentation, emergency response protocols, proof of liability insurance, background-checked bilingual guides, and vendor onboarding forms (such as W-9 forms and district-formatted invoices).
Read our blog on how we develop safe school trips for students.
What cultural activities will be included in the business studies trip?
On every tour, we include memorable cultural activities. In Colombia, students can dance salsa and learn how to become an expert barista. Other activities can include making tortillas in Mexico, a ceramics workshop in Peru, and cooking class in Bolivia.
How can we evaluate the impact of the business studies trip on the students' learning?
Before the trip, we will discuss and agree on the learning objectives with you. We then deliver a detailed impact report at the end of the trip that demonstrates your students’ learning.
Will you address medical or dietary considerations for individual students?
Yes – we address all these needs during the build-up to the trip. We will send you simple forms to complete for the visiting group.
What kind of travel insurance is provided for students?
We offer health insurance on most of our business studies trips. Students will need to acquire travel insurance and can do so with World Nomads. We have also written a blog to help you find cheap travel insurance for students.
Can we arrange for guest speakers or industry professionals to interact with the students?
Yes, we have extensive contacts within Latin America and can arrange for expert speakers, workshops, and seminars for your students. Examples of industry professionals include business leaders, social entrepreneurs, government officials, think tanks, and many more.
Are there any specific dress codes or etiquette guidelines for visiting businesses?
Depending on the country you are visiting and the business we work with there may be a specific dress code. We will let you know ahead of time what this will be to prepare your students.
How do payment plans and flight arrangements work for US-based schools?
We provide individual payment options so parents can pay directly online, removing the administrative burden from teachers and school accounting departments. While land-only packages are standard, we coordinate seamless group flight arrangements from major US departure hubs (including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and New York).
Read about buying student group flights here.
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Bespoke business studies trips
We align all itineraries to your academic goals. If you have specific businesses in mind or learning outcomes, let us know and we will utilize our extensive contacts in Latin America to create the perfect buisness studies trip for you.
Contact us to see how we can tailor one of our business studies trips to your curriculum.
