Quetzaltenango motorcyclists provide social aid through Club activities

Motorcyclists in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, organize organized tours to collect funds and supplies for local social institutions.

The group, known as Perico’s Moto Club, uses these organized rides to provide food, equipment, and supplies to organizations such as volunteer firefighters, hospitals, and orphanages. The club formed in 1982 after Julio Miralbés Rubio, known as Perico, invited a group of friends to ride to Esquipulas for his birthday.

Over four decades later, the club consists of 20 members who prioritize friendship and respect. In 2024, members traveled approximately 2,500 kilometers across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to maintain their bond and continue their charitable work. The club provides various types of support, including handmade wooden cribs for the Hospital Regional de Occidente. In July 2025, the group delivered food and supplies to six different institutions, including the Hogar de Ancianas Santa Luisa de Marillac and the Guardería Altrusa.

The club members collect resources through member contributions and public events, such as the Moto Tour to Panajachel. The club is currently preparing a new initiative to collect blankets and clothing for people living on the streets in Quetzaltenango. Members aim to distribute these items before Christmas to help people stay warm during the cold season.