A midday siesta is practiced in many South American countries due to the heat. Tourists in
Panama will find that shops and businesses are often closed during these lunchtime hours and should conduct their daily business either before or after siesta.
Tipping: Although a 10% service charge is added to most hotel bills, individual staff appreciate a gratuity appropriate to services rendered. Restaurant waiters expect a tip of 10 to 15% if a service charge is not included. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Related Panama Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
|
|
Available Tours to Panama:
|
