Costa Rica is one of the world’s most perfect countries. Nearly 15% of international tourists visiting this ecological paradise take advantage of its medical services, mainly cosmetic surgery and dental care. San Jose and its surrounding area are home to hundreds of board-certified doctors, surgeons and dentists. Costa Rica is one of the top five medical tourism destinations for Americans.

Costa Rica

• Currency: Costa Rican colon
• Language: Spanish
• Climate: There is no winter or summer as such and most regions have a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. 
• Capital: San Jose

Costa Rica apparently boast one of the best healthcare system in the world. when it comes to World Health Organization standards, making it an extremely popular destination. Hospitals with accreditation from the Joint Commission International attract medical tourists from North America and Europe. Cosmetic surgery, orthopedic reconstruction, implant surgery, and cesarean sections are also quite common reasons for seeking out Costa Rican doctors as well.

Costa Rica’s top hospitals are accredited by the joint commission venture(JCI). Costa Rica is credited for providing a high quality public and private healthcare services with prestigious and reputable hospitals and other health facilities. Costa Rica has modern hospitals and state-of-the-art clinics which utilize the latest in medical technologies and board-certified surgeons who are trained and certified in North America or Europe.