By Alex Parker
Approximately 7 to 10 hours away from American
cities, the Central American country of Costa Rica prides itself in being one
of the most popular Latin American destinations for medical tourism. Since the
boom of the medical tourism industry in many South American nations, Costa Rica
has accommodated over a million American tourists visiting its shores on a
yearly basis.
A former Spanish colony, Costa Rica’s national
language is Spanish but the majority of the people also speak English quite
fluently.
Although the Latin American country is largely agricultural, it enjoys a high standard of living –something that its neighbors have failed to accomplish. Much of Costa Rica’s land area is heavily forested while the coastal towns are enveloped with white beaches.
For those planning to go through a medical
treatment in Costa Rica, be advised that there are certain fees you should pay
to the Costa Rican government. Upon exiting the country, foreigners are
required to pay $26 –the amount may have changed due to inflation but you can
always go to their official website for more information.
Before booking a flight to Costa Rica’s capital San
Jose, it is best to call a medical tourism agency or a Costa Rican hospital
with JCI accreditation to ensure that you will be accommodated once you get
there.
Clinics and Hospitals in Costa Rica
San Jose’s Hospital Clinica Biblica provides
quality medical care for medical tourists. This private healthcare facility is
the leader in the country’s medical tourism industry. The CIMA Hospital located
in San Jose offers world class services and since it is managed by a US
hospital, Americans can have peace of mind when getting treatment from this
facility. For those looking to get dental implants abroad, New Smile Dental
Clinic is a great place to go to.
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Photos via costarica.com
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