By Joao Franco
The Argentine countryside is a lovely destination for
tourists coming from the West. Known for its scenic natural wonders and having
the most European city in Latin America as its capital, the predominantly
Catholic nation is a delight for globetrotters. In January of 2002, as the peso collapsed, Argentina
became a famous destination among Americans thanks to the favorable dollar to
peso exchange rates. With this boom came the growth of Argentine medical
tourism.
Its capital has been known in Latin America for its advanced
healthcare services thanks to its highly skilled doctors. To add to this, there
are many skilled surgeons in the area making Argentina a popular destination
for world class healthcare. Dental procedures in Argentina are offered at
relatively lower rates compared to that in the US.
Many however still fear
flying to the South American destination to avail of low cost healthcare
because of the quality of the services offered but for those who are not
blessed with lots of money, Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital is a great
choice. For one, you get to avail of medical and cosmetic procedures at a
fraction of US costs and secondly, you would be able to see the natural wonders
of the country. It takes about 10 to 14 hours to get to Buenos Aires if you are
coming from the United States. This travel time can be a pain of course but
just think about how much money you will save on your medical procedures if you
fly to the very cosmopolitan South American city.
Argentina medical tourism has experienced a steady growth in
the past decade but it is still imperative for anyone thinking to go to the
country as medical tourists to do some research on the hospitals or clinics
they are planning to go to.
Medical tourism is quite promising but there are still risks
that should be taken into consideration.
Photos via medretreat.com, wikitravel.com, jembendell.wordpress.com
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