Pata de perro is Mexican slang for “traveler,” but in
HOY’s terms refers to a multitudinous “army” of backpackers working for a better society while on the
road. Pata de Perro is a global network of people, putting backpackers, friends and organizations in touch with one another to share advice, experiences and information about different ways to change the world.

Pata de Perro in Action

To be a Pata de Perro just incorporate the following points into your travel plans:

Think of what type of community work you would like to do during your trip.
Before you set off, make contact with individuals and organizations through this forum, your own friends and acquaintances, the Internet, books, etc.
Document your project (with photos, drawings, a journal).
Get other backpackers to adopt the Pata de Perro philosophy.
Promote multiculturalism, cooperation and peace.

The Pata de Perro Forum is for all travelers who want to share information and experiences on planning a trip, volunteer work with projects and NGOs, cool places to visit and other tips for the road. Good luck on your journey!

E-mail us at patasdeperro@hoycommunity.org