by gaviao » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:13 am
We spent around $5,000.00 pesos ($400 Dlls.) during our July trip of 8 nights.
I brought that amount in $50 and $100 pesos bills ($4 and $8 Dlls).
This was my way to tipping:
Towels guy (Victor or Jared): $50 pesos each day, $200 at the end of vacation to each one. Total: $800.
Beach waitress (Ebe): $50 pesos each day. Total: $400.
Breakfast and lunch waiter (Graciliano "G"): $50 for a regular breakfast, $100 if we ask for something special. $400 at the end of vacation. Total: $1,800.
Dinner waiter (Fernelli or Martín): $100 to $150 per night. Total: $1,000.
Massage (Manuel): $200. to $300. Total: $500.
Here and there: $500.
I highly reccomend to be splendid with the staff. Their base salary is around $12 Dlls A DAY (Not an hour), and even cost of life in Mexico is lower than in US, Cancun and Riviera Maya are one of the most expensive places to live. I estimate a head of family of middle class, need to earn at least $2,500. a month for have a good quality of life. They offer their best effort for us, guests, have a great time during our stay at Desire. They deserve a good compensation.