Sacred Valley Hub

A four-week worldschooling hub in Urubamba, Peru

Ages 8–14 · Up to 14 children · English

What does it look like?

the Andean mountains

The place

Urubamba sits at around 2,800 metres above sea level, about 600 metres lower than Cusco, which can make acclimatization easier for families. But for me the bigger difference is what surrounds you: enormous mountains, farmland, rivers, small communities and Inca sites. Life moves at a different pace.

A real town, not a retreat

The town

Urubamba has markets, cafés, pharmacies, and medical services — everything you need for everyday life. And the countryside is only minutes away. It’s not Cusco. It’s smaller and quieter. For me, that’s exactly the point.

Structure and freedom

The hub

We have an excellent classroom space for the days when we need to sit down, focus, and work on projects. But the classroom is only one part of the experience. Much of our time is spent outside — on excursions, workshops, cultural visits, and adventures across the valley.

Worldschooling students hiking above Urubamba in the Sacred Valley

Children discover how the Inca built one of the greatest civilizations in the Americas — then walk among the ruins and see their engineering genius firsthand.

The location is part of the learning experience

What does a week look like?

Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 2 Classroom Days + 2 Excursion Days

Each week is designed around a central theme, with students spending two days learning at the hub and two days exploring the region through field trips, workshops, cultural experiences, and outdoor activities.

Children on a historical scavenger hunt in Cusco

Sample week

Monday — Hub Day

- History & Culture: The Inca Empire

- Spanish: Words and phrases for our visit to Ollantaytambo

- Chess lesson

- Arts

Tuesday — Excursion Day
Explore Cusco through our historical scavenger hunt.

Wednesday — Hub Day

- History & Culture: Agriculture and ancient technologies

- Spanish: Games and conversation

- Chess lesson

- Arts

Thursday — Excursion Day
Visit a local community and learn about traditional farming techniques.

Friday–Sunday — Family Time
Explore the Sacred Valley at your own pace, or join optional weekend activities with our community.

Good to know

- It's a drop-off program. Parents are welcome to join excursions for an additional fee, but it’s completely optional.

- Sessions are in English. Your child doesn't need to speak Spanish.

- Have a younger child? We can help arrange a place at a local preschool we work with.

- Lunch is available as an optional add-on.

- The weekly structure provides consistency, but the program isn’t rigid. We adapt each week to the children’s interests, local opportunities, and weather conditions.

4-Week Program · $850

Included: all hub activities and excursions, including transportation, drop-off hours, plus access to our community for travel advice and connecting with other families.

Not included: accommodation (we send a curated list after booking), meals, optional weekend activities, flights and travel insurance.

Can’t stay for all four weeks? Shorter stays may be possible and can be arranged on an individual basis.

Rodrigo with his daughter above Cusco, Peru

Meet Rodrigo

I grew up in Peru, spent six years exploring the Amazon as an adventure guide and five years teaching history and chess in Bali. Now I live in Urubamba with my wife Alina and our daughter Alisa.

History and chess are my two great passions, and they are at the heart of this hub — history helps children understand the world around them, and chess teaches them to think ahead.

I built this hub around one question: what kind of experiences would I want my own daughter to have?

Read my story →

What families say

How to join?

STEP ONE

Apply

Tell us about your family, your children, and what you hope they’ll get from their month with us. Fill out the application form and we’ll take it from there.

We meet online

You, your children, and Rodrigo meet over a video call to get to know each other, ask questions, and make sure it feels like the right fit for everyone.

STEP TWO

STEP THREE

Reserve your place

Ready to join us? Reserve your place with a $400 deposit, then we’ll help you get ready — from trusted accommodation and airport pickup to settling into life in the Sacred Valley.

Have questions? Check our FAQ or message us on WhatsApp

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