Destination guide — Costa Rica

Tipping

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BY LAW, ALL HOTELS ARE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE 10% SALES TAX       
3% TOURISM TAX ON ALL ROOMS CHARGES. IN RESTAURANTS A 10%      
SERVICE CHARGE  IS ADDED TO THE BILL. AS IN MOST COUNTRIES,    
IT IS THE CUSTOM TO LEAVE AN EXTRA TIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.
                                                               
TIPPING IS GENERALLY EXPECTED BY HOTEL BELLBOYS, PORTERS AND   
WAITERS FROM THERE CUSTOMERS OR VISITORS.                      
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TIP TAXI DRIVERS.