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How much do you tip a tour guide in Teotihuacan?

Hi, in Mexico at in many other countries, one important part of the income of the people working in hospitality services is the gratuities, so in my opinion, for a tour to Teotihuacan, the basic tip should be $20, but if the guide make distinctive or outstanding service, the gratuity could be up to $40.



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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest.

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Make sure you're wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. If you're planning to climb the pyramids, I might recommend against jeans. (That's just me.) Unlike other ancient sites I've visited — I'm looking at you, Angkor Wat — there is no dress code, so feel free to wear shorts and sleeveless tops.

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Compared to the other two sites, Chichen Itza is by far the most impressive one, hence why it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

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There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.

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Tipping tour guides in Spain In Spain, tour guides are generally not tipped, as their pay is included in the tour price. However, if you feel that your tour guide went above and beyond or provided an extra value, it is considered to leave a tip of €10-15.

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Although some visitors choose to wear flip-flops due to the heat, sturdy shoes that you can walk around in all day are better. In past year, visitors have been able to climb several of the main pyramids, although this is not possible at present.

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Packing Checklist for Mexico City
  • Denim jacket / light jacket or sweater.
  • Jeans, leggings, or pants.
  • Cute tops.
  • Capris.
  • Flats or sandals – I prefer to wear closed-toe shoes since streets in big cities can crowded and dusty.
  • Sneakers for sightseeing.
  • Dress for going out.


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