How to Tip in Akumal, Mexico

Mexico's beach city Akumal, located about one hour south of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula, brings travelers to its sandy white beaches and small communities year-round. Tipping in Akumal is voluntary, but commonly practiced and similar to tipping in the United States.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Tip the service depending on the size of your room and how much cleaning you require each day. Most maids or servicemen get tipped $1 or $2 dollars per day.

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      Tip at restaurants. The usual tip should be 10 to 15 percent, depending how good the service. Check to ensure gratuity wasn't already added to your check. Ask the establishment before paying about its tipping practices.

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      Tip on excursions. Akumal offers several boating adventures. The workers often depend on tips as their wage. Tip depending on your experience, and remember that dive masters and fishing guides often share their tips with the boat captain or driver. Tip cabdrivers, but it's not require. If you have a particularly good experience, or the drivers help with your bags, tipping is accepted.

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