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Costa Rica Medical Tourism - Hospitals & Surgery Centers Costa Rica well known as a tourist paradise has many unique advantages as a medical tourism desination. With a literacy rate of 95%, it has been a peaceful democracy since 1949. Costa Rica hospitals have are one of the best in the world. It has friendly people, great weather,beautiful beaches, mountains, rainforest, volcanoes & one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
The Costa Rica medical system is ranked by the WHO, ahead of the USA & many other developed nations. The average life expectancy in Costa Rica is 78.7, one of the highest in the world. Medical Tourism has been popular in Costa Rica for many years for plastic & cosmetic dental surgery. Recently there has been a increase in medical tourist for other advanced medical procedures. The cost savings in Costa Rica are from 30~80% compared to the United States prices. The Costa Rica hospitals have good experince in treating patients from United States. There are a number of US Expats & retirees living in Costa Rica. Flight from USA to Costa Rica is about 3 to 8 hours depending upon where one flies from. Hospital Clinica Biblica in San Jose, Costa Rica, has taken lead in expanding medical tourism in Costa Rica with a choice of many cutting edge medical procedures. More information can be obtained on the Hospital Clinica Biblica web page. |
