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Do you tip in COSTA RICA?

Tipping is an important part of the culture in Costa Rica. Locals working in hospitality and tourism roles do not make a large amount of money and rely on the extra income sourced from tips to provide enough money to take care of their families.

So whether you are travelling to Costa Rica to walk through its incredible national parks, enjoying thrilling activities like river rafting, canyoning and zip-lining or admiring the exotic local wildlife such as Macaws, Sea Turtles and Sloths. It is a good idea to learn when to tip and how much tip to give when travelling in Costa Rica.

Our guide below will explain everything you need to know about tipping in Costa Rica.

RESTAURANTS

TIP 10 TO 15% AT RESTAURANTS IN COSTA RICA

TAXIS

TIP 1 TO $5 TO YOUR TAXI DRIVER IN COSTA RICA

BARS

TIP 1 TO $2 AT BARS IN COSTA RICA

TOUR GUIDES

TIP 5 TO $10 TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE IN COSTA RICA

HOTELS

TIP 1 TO $2 PER BAG AND $2 PER HOUSEKEEPING AT HOTELS IN COSTA RICA

MASSAGES

TIP 15% TO YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST IN COSTA RICA

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