Colombia
Tipping Etiquette
Restaurants
Check bill to see if tip is included; if it is, it's usually 8-10%, and it's still common to tip up to 15-18% total.
Hotels
In a rural hacienda, leave a pooled tip of $5-10/person/night at the end of your stay; in standard hotels, the usual tipping rules apply: doormen/cleaning staff - $1/bag or daily cleanup.
Guides & Drivers
Tip guides $10/person/day, tip drivers $5/person/day; don't need to tip taxi drivers unless they are extra helpful.
Dollars Accepted?
Yes, but they're harder for locals to use, so try to tip in Colombian pesos.
*When you pay dinner on credit/debit card, you'll be asked, "Cuantas Quotas?"--meaning over how many months do you want your bill payment broken up, which is a Colombian feature; just say one.
