Give tips in foreign currency or CUP (the money Cubans can spend on the things they need). If you make a special friend,
then a nice gift is appropriate, together with personal things you don't need to take home.
We recommend the following amounts in Cuban Pesos (CUP).
Tour Guide: 72.00 CUP (3.00 USD) per day per person
Tour Bus Driver: 48.00 CUP (2.00 USD) per day per person
Porters: 24.00 CUP (1.00 USD) per person or more if you have lots of bags
Restaurant staff: 10% of cost of meal or 24.00 CUP (1.00 USD) whichever is greater, per meal per person
Chambermaids: 48 CUP (2.00 USD) per day per room (can be split with your roommate)
Taxi Drivers: 10% of total fare in CUP