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Tipping in Nicaragua
Customary: 10%. 10% is often added to the bill. Round up beyond it.
At restaurants
What is customary: Service is usually already on the bill
Worked example
On a NIO1,000.00 bill, 10% is NIO100.00, so you would hand over NIO1,100.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about NIO200.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected on guided tours. Cash.
The money
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO). Today 1 USD is 36.8027 NIO.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.