Tipping in Colombia

A voluntary service charge (propina voluntaria) of 10% is added to restaurant bills. You can accept or decline it.

Tipping mandatory

Restaurants add a voluntary 10% propina to the bill. You can accept or decline it.

10%

Round up to the nearest 1,000 COP; not required.

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Small tip for housekeeping at nicer hotels.

5,000-10,000 COP/night

Per person for day tours.

20,000-50,000 COP

Leave small change or include the propina.

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General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Colombia, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.