The standard tipping rate in Panama is around 10- 12%, which at times is included in the bill already. At some restaurants you should add the tip or “propina” to your total.
EcoCircuitos recommends the following guidelines for tipping our guides, drivers and staff in Panama:
- Naturalist guide: US$15.00 – US$20.00 per person per / day
- Day tour guide: US$10.00 per person per day
- Transfer driver: US$2.00 per person
- Tour driver: US$5.00 per person per day
- Tour boat driver: US$5.00 per person per day
- Hotel bellman: US$1.00 per person per piece of luggage
International airport bellmen: US$1.00 per piece of luggage