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Tipping in El Salvador
Customary: 10%. 10% is usually added by law. Nothing more is needed.
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 $5.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected on guided tours. US dollars are the currency here.
The money
El Salvador uses the US Dollar (USD).
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.