Tipping a Taxi Driver or Porter

You want to tip for good service from a driver or someone who helped with your bags.

You
Quédese con el cambio.
KEH-deh-seh kohn ehl KAHM-bee-oh
Keep the change.
This is the most common and natural way to tip taxi drivers across Latin America.
Driver
Muy amable, gracias.
mooy ah-MAH-bleh, GRAH-see-ahs
Very kind, thank you.
You
Esto es para usted. Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
EHS-toh ehs PAH-rah oos-TEHD. MOO-chahs GRAH-see-ahs pohr soo ah-YOO-dah
This is for you. Thank you very much for your help.
Use 'esto es para usted' when handing someone a tip directly — it's polite and clear.
Driver
Gracias, que le vaya bien.
GRAH-see-ahs, keh leh BAH-yah bee-EHN
Thanks, have a good one.
'Que le vaya bien' is a warm farewell meaning 'may things go well for you.'