Tipping Etiquette

When in Paraguay, you should tip as often as you can. Service staff usually have low wages and generosity is well-received.

• Tipping at restaurants and bars. In small eateries, a few hundred Guaranis should suffice. In upmarket restaurants, it is common to tip 10-15% of the bill. Tips are not expected in bars but consider leaving loose change for good service.
• Tipping tour guides. Tipping tour guides is probably the most complicated tipping situation in Paraguay, simply due to the many different types of tours available. The best thing to do is to ask your tour operator how much they recommend for tips before you set off. As a general point of reference, you should think of tipping tour guides around Gs7000 per day. If it’s a challenging multiday trek or expedition and the guides and porters do a great job, then tip closer to Gs14000.
• Tipping taxi drivers. In Paraguay, locals are used to paying the exact metered fare. Drivers don't expect a gratuity but feel free to round up.
• Tipping hotel staff. Porters are tipped Gs5,000 – 10,000 per bag. Hotel maids typically receive Gs10,000 a day. Some hotels include tips for housekeeping in the bill, so you may want to check this first before you leave your tip.