Here’s my guide to tipping in Panama.

In the gas station, if they check the oil and transmission fluid, wash the windows, check the tire air pressure, then I would give them between $0.50 and $1.00 max… Just for pumping, no tip.

Tip the kids that pack your bags at the supermarkets $0.25 to $1.00 depending on how many bags and if they take them to the car for you or not. $0.50 is good.

Restaurants - 10% to 15% based on service, I don’t tip if the waiter/ess is not doing their job.

“Buen Cuidado” guys - they look after your car when it’s parked - mainly at night but also in busy areas during the day - $0.25 to $0.50 daytime, $0.50 to $1.00 at night… some are being cheeky and asking $3.00 at night especially around Calle Uruguay.

Airport porters and hotel bell staff - $1.00 a bag.

Taxi’s - no tip. With the new tariffs, $1.00 for short trip within the ciy - basically within one “zone”, $1.25 to $1.75 to go across the city center, e.g. Multiplaza to Casco Viejo should be $1.50 for one person, with $0.25 per additional person, if there’s heavy traffic, I will add another $0.25 or $0.50 depending…

Valet parking at hotels or restaurants - $1.00

Hope that this put’s it in perspective.