Nicaragua
Tipping Etiquette
Restaurants
Tip 8-10%
Hotels
Porters - 50 cents/bag, doormen - $1-2 for hailing a cab, cleaning staff - $1/day at the end of the stay.
Guides & Drivers
Tip guides $10/day/person, tip drivers $5/day/person.
Dollars Accepted?
Yes, it can be hard for locals to convert small bills so consider exchanging currency at your trip's start.
*Nicaragua's tough history means that high service standards are not to be expected unless staying in chain hotels.
