Tipping in Colombia

Today we want to give you some useful guidelines for tipping in Colombia. Due to our experience and estimations, the following amounts might serve as an orientation  for individuals, couples or families (for groups the amounts are usually higher) when tipping in Colombia:

1. For guides we suggest an amount of approx. 10 USD (total amount, not per person) per day in case you are happy with the service. (1 Full Day)
2. For drivers we suggest an amount of approx. 5 USD (total amount, not per person) per day in case you are happy with the service. (1 Full Day)
3. In the better restaurants on most bills, you will see a 10% voluntary tip (¨propina voluntaria¨).  You are not required to pay it, but it is common to pay it.
4. For Taxis there is no tip expected
5. Regarding tips for luggage porters: A small tip is common. Unlike in other countries, tipping for the porter is per event, not per bag. So, if you have one or two bags, the tip would be the same. We recommend approx. 1 USD

If you have any further questions regarding tipping in Colombia, please don't hesitate to ask us. 

By the way: There are new notes in Colombia. We especially like the 5.000 Peso bill, which shows the typical Paramo landscape.