Adventure Travel with Matt Hartell - Old Town Outfitters Guatemala

Area/TopicGuatemala, Bicycling & TrekkingMatt HartellOwner, Lead GuideOld Town OutfittersMatt originally from North Carolina moved to Antigua, Guatemala in the late 90's after a brief visit to Guatemala.  Drawn by the vibrance, color, history and seemingly endless singletrack, he Knew Guatemala was the place that needed to be explored more deeply.  He packed up the car, drove down and hung a shingle on the wall, and the rest is history.  Old Town Outfitters has grown to become the top adventure travel operator in Guatemala.https://adventureguatemala.com/SummaryMatt Hartell from Old Town Outfitters in Antigua, Guatemala shares his journey of starting a tourism business and the growth of adventure tourism in the region. He discusses the changing landscape of travelers in Antigua and the importance of embracing adventure and spontaneity while traveling. Matt highlights the unique cultural experiences and diverse landscapes that Guatemala offers, including the Acatenango Volcano trip and mountain biking tours. He encourages travelers to explore beyond Antigua and immerse themselves in the rich culture and natural beauty of Guatemala.TakeawaysEmbrace adventure and spontaneity while travelingGuatemala offers diverse landscapes and cultural experiencesExplore beyond Antigua to fully experience GuatemalaLanguage barriers should not hold you back from traveling Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Guest support helps make the episode possible, but it does not determine who is featured. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates & special access to our guests.Are you a tourism expert with a story to share? Let's connect.