CULTURE CHALK HUBS AND RETREATS
Welcome outside of the box!
Culture Chalk retreats and hubs are all about authenticity over glamour and connection over segregation. A new kind of All-inclusive that includes the things excluded from your last expensive beach holiday. Our cultural immersion retreats offer homeschooling and worldschooling families a safe landing pad to experience community life on a different level. The immersive nature of our programs will fast-track your family's language skills and cultural literacy, helping you travel independently and confidently through Latin America in the future. Check out our programs and retreat itineraries to see what we have in store for you!
Culture Chalk is a family-run cultural immersion and educational travel organization based in Guatemala. We create immersive experiences for homeschool, worldschool and internationally minded families, combining Spanish learning, local family relationships, community participation, outdoor adventure and hands-on cultural education. Our flagship programs take place around Lake Atitlán, with additional programs throughout Latin America.
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The best trips aren't about how many places you see or how many Instagram photos you take. Our educational family trips will help you get lost in the present and experience life-changing moments.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"We had the best experience with Culture Chalk at San Juan La Laguna. Everyone there made it such a special time for my son and me, along with the other ‘Widows in Wild with kids’ group of 10+ women and 20+ kids of all ages. We truly were able to have an authentic experience and see the beauty of Lake Atitlán and the community through planned activities such as tuk-tuk tours, learning about bees, cacao, and weaving. We were able to use our Spanish at the local market. From kayaking on the lake to cliff jumping and hiking, it’s a trip we will forever cherish. If you have an opportunity to go, absolutely do it! You will love it. It’s beautiful in all the ways possible. We had so much fun, we have another trip with Culture Chalk to Peru planned for 2026."
-Randa Irvine
"My family had the privilege of traveling throughout Peru with Culture Chalk and to their homebase at Hotel Tijax in Guatemala. We’ve had a culturally diverse and connective experience along with seeing phenomenal nature that surpassed all expectations! Nearly all the details of our trip were taken care by Culture Chalk which allowed us to navigate foreign cities and villages with ease, education, and guidance. Additionally this organization strives to create community whilst traveling, fostering friendships and parental support. 10/10 of recommend booking a family adventure with Culture Chalk."
Kristi Bennet
At Culture Chalk, we believe travel can create opportunities for the people who call these communities home. We work alongside children, young people, single mothers, and local families to support projects that strengthen the communities where we live and host families.
Click the image to see some of the projects we've been involved in recently. When you travel with Culture Chalk, your participation helps make these kinds of opportunities possible.
Cultural Immersion Retreats