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Do you tip in BELIZE?

Before you travel to Belize it is a good idea to get up to date on all there is to know about tipping in Belize. So you can avoid any potentially awkward situations!

Belize is known for its lush jungles which are teeming with exotic wildlife such as howler monkeys and jaguars. Tourists also flock to Belize for its palm-fringed beaches and unsurprisingly, diving and snorkelling are both popular activities in Belize.

In recent years Belize has become popular with retirees, honeymooners and unsurprisingly boats a large digital nomad community. So naturally, the question is often asked, “do you tip in Belize?”. The quick answer to this is yes, travellers to Belize do need to tip. 

Locals in Belize who are employed in tourism and hospitality are paid a low wage, so the extra income sourced from tips greatly helps them provide for their families. 

Read on to discover when and how much to tip while you are in Belize.

RESTAURANTS

TIP 15% AT RESTAURANTS IN BELIZE

TAXIS

YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP YOUR TAXI DRIVER IN BELIZE

BARS

TIP 15% AT BARS IN BELIZE

TOUR GUIDES

TIP 10 TO 15% TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE IN BELIZE

HOTELS

TIP 5 TO 10% AT HOTELS IN BELIZE ON CHECKOUT

MASSAGES

TIP 10 TO 15% TO YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST IN BELIZE

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