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Tipping in Ecuador
Customary: 10%. 10% service is usually on the bill. Another 10% for good service.
At restaurants
What is customary: A share of the bill, at any size
Worked example
On a $50.00 bill, 10% is $5.00, so you would hand over $55.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about $10.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected. On a Galapagos cruise the crew and the naturalist are tipped separately, and both are substantial.
The money
Ecuador uses the US Dollar (USD).
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.