A Complete Guide To Tipping in CANCUN & MEXICO

#cancun #mexico #tipping

Tipping is very much a part of the Mexican culture - it isn't norm that is adopted and practiced by Americans & Westerners. If you are traveling to Cancun but unaware of when, who, and to tip, then this is the video for you. I'll breakdown in full details the most common tipping scenarios and how much you should give. This video may also be applicable to regular tippers In Mexico who may be tipping too much, or too little.

——————————————————————
Check-out The Coolist

——————————————————————

#hotels #resorts #traveltips
#drinks #food #service

Timestamps:
0:00 - Tipping Culture
0:50 - 2 Big Things
1:50 - Airport Taxi
2:42 - City Taxi
3:01 - Hotel Arrival
3:39 - Drinks
4:42 - Room Service
4:55 - Housekeeping
5:16 - Upscale Dinner
5:42 - Fancy Dinner
5:57 - Casual Restaurants
6:16 - Lounges
6:36 - Butler
8:00 - MiniBar
8:32 - Random Scenarios
9:17 - off-property dinner/drinks

[kerrierohr]

Omg!!! FINALLY a realistic tipping suggestion video!!! You know who I love to tip? The people that are looked over. I saw a man on his knees clipping grass with scissors every day. I gave him $20, and he cried. He couldn't speak English, but his appreciation didn't need words ❤.

[magangramm]

As you fly in look out the window. The poverty is heartbreaking. Because I am so blessed (like most Americans) I try really hard to be a blessing. I tip as much and as often as I am able. Look at your budget, decide what you can afford, set it aside then use it all. Generosity looks different for different people but whatever you budget be generous. I guarantee your life is more comfortable than theirs and I guarantee you will not go unappreciated. Be kind yall❤

[maryannegauthier]

I just realized that everytime I have planned a trip I have watched your videos, and so now listening to your voice is therapeutic for me as it reminds me of travelling and how I feel when I am. I'm going to Brazil next week and am a little nervous about it, but I put your recent videos on and now I'm back in the spirit of travel. Thanks for that 😎

[BigRW]

One of the first times we went to Mexico I didn't realize there was a sensor on the door that would cut off the air conditioning. I called the front desk and they sent a maintenance man to fix it, which he quickly diagnosed. I tipped him $5. He said "all for me". I replied "of course. You really helped us out". He was SO GRATEFUL. It wasn't much, only $5, but his reaction to receiving it was as good a memory as I have from that trip.

[luistarin]

I love tipping, employees seem to love receiving it also and that helps with your service being 100%.

[debopriya]

This was quite helpful and realistic. Saw another video where they were tipping 20-50 and said to keep $100 a day for tipping.. I'm new to Canada and planning my first vacation n was so worried that my very meagre salary will go away just tipping 😂😂

[makowshark]

At open bars i usually give a 20 or so and dont tip after that.. i did that in mexico once and 5 mins later there was a new bartender.. wont do that again

[mariekevanmuijden]

First off, great video! It left me a bit amazed though :). I think there is a great difference in culture. In my view, Americans are huge tippers. Pay per drink? Seriously? I could not afford that, I'm sorry. I live of 75% of minimum wages in the Netherlands and save up for my trip to Mexico all year. Of course I am aware of the financial situation in Mexico and I do tip. But certainly not 10 dollars a day for only my drinks. It's great that you pay attention to this subject. However, maybe we should also keep in mind that someone else's financial situation is not for me to judge. For me, it's the gesture that counts, not the amount. Even people who can afford going to Mexico, may live soberly at home. Give what you can and be kind to staff.

[beeyondsrdet]

I just got back, at the bar I was tipping out before I left each spot. If dinner 4$ breakfast 2$ Swim up bar 4$ at end of session. If we met more people and asked for large rounds of drink more than 5$ depending on the situation and how many people. Went charter fishing and they tried to get tips for the "sights, " natural environment. That was a no for me considering I already spent 800$usd for 6 hours.

[olygbru]

As someone from México, please hear this guy because right know in many places mexicans cant get a good service because expants and wworking nomadas living here started to give tips like if they were in America and ofc prices of everything went up and we mexicans cant tip like you with our mexican salary so 10% is excelente for a tip outside all inclusives do not give more.

[runnejus]

We are headed to an all inclusive next week. This video was in line with what we have done in the past, we needed a good reminder of what we have done in the past and to plan for our trip. I think these are good recommendations. Appreciate all the great videos and advice!

[karengranados]

I love your straight forward traveling tips. Thanks for the information. I trust your judgment.

[derekfrancis]

They must think we're the Rockefeller's. I usually tip much more than you said, but the service we've received has been amazing. Great video!

[kamrenkong]

Most Mexican workers at the resort make on average 270 pesos a day . In US dollars that’s 10 dollars a day.
1 of our dollars is work 20 of their pesos. A 5 dollar tip is half of there daily salary .

Disclaimer most resorts require the workers to put tips in a jar and the manager pulls out there share or what they want and the rest is split among the rest.

[BrianMegilligan]

These are good guidelines, and I feel better about the way I distributed my tipping based on your comments. I probably error on the more generous side (example $5/day for house keeping and we keep the place pretty nice, $10 for evening dinners at the nicer restaurants), and our butlers at Majestic Elegance got $50-$60 depending on their We've had really good experiences with them. Thanks for the video!

[livestotravel]

USA Transfers .. all private rides.. friendly and always on time… we were so late due to waiting in bags at carousel. Never had to wait that long ever. Over an hour… for tipping .. 1 buck a drinks.. we think alike 😂… I have given housekeeping more for requests.. all meals.. just bring a ton of ones and fives..

[mattmayers]

I'm with you I always get ones and fives before I travel.

[SlimDaPyro]

Ive been to 2 all inclusives I didnt know about the mini bar person was differnt then the person who cleans the room. Welp. Noted for the next trip

[maxsdad]

I remember 5 of us bar hopping in the Azores back in the late 70's, and we took our cabbie around with us for about 6 hours. We fed him, got him seriously shitfaced, and at the end of the night tipped him $20. He about cried... that was his rent for the month.

[MACMAMI]

THANK YOU for the preamble stressing the importance of tipping and cultural exchange.

It honestly irks me when many feel they're above the custom of tipping. I too feel it's not just imperative, but moral. Thanks for this most helpful guide, James! 🙂