Source: Medical Tourism Magazine ID 910477, Overview by Statista
Your Health Insurance Policy May Cover Part Or All Of The Costs Associated With Your Medical Treatment
If your medical procedure is covered at home by your insurance policy, it's very likely it is also covered in Costa Rica as an "out-of-network" provider. You have the right to ask your insurance provider.
You Are Protected
Hospitals, clinics and doctors carry medical liability insurance policies for your protection.
In the remote chance a complication occurs with your treatment, you are protected.
ProMed is Costa Rica’s health chamber, created exclusively to ensure that international patients visiting Costa Rica receive consistent, high-quality medical and dental services from its members.
Patient Journey ONLY offers healthcare providers who carry the ProMed seal of approval.
An extra layer of protection.
You can purchase medical travel insurance that will pay for any unforeseen financial needs during or after your medical treatment trip.
Costa Rica Is Safe, Modern And Ideally Located
Costa Rica history facts
Gained independence on September 15th, 1821.
Slavery abolished in 1824 (The US did it in 1865) & a democracy since 1848 (The US in 1796).
The Army was abolished in 1948.
Women were given the right to vote in 1950 (The US in 1920).
International airports
Costa Rica has two modern international airports: The largest, Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) and Daniel Oduber Airport (LIR).
International airports have an expedited immigration process (average immigration and baggage process time at arrival is 25 minutes).