Santa Lucía

• Occasional taxi overcharging or informal tour mark‑ups.

• Use mosquito protection and sun protection on hikes and hot‑spring visits.

• Routine vaccines up to date.

• Allow extra time when driving between the north and south of the island.

• Avoid remote hikes alone, especially in poor weather.

Around 10% is common when service charges are not included.

Lightweight clothing is ideal; cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches.

Predominantly Christian; church services and holidays are important locally.