Costa Rica, despite its compact size, boasts an exceptional level of biodiversity and innovation, making it a prime destination for international patients seeking top-notch medical services. The country offers a comprehensive array of medical services, encompassing cosmetic surgery, dentistry, cardiology, and general surgery, all delivered by certified and experienced professionals. Recognizing the excellence of these services, Esencial Costa Rica, in partnership with the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER) and the Costa Rican Health Chamber, has launched the Healthcare Costa Rica platform online. This platform seamlessly connects international patients with Costa Rican medical centers, ensuring a transparent and secure process for those seeking premier medical care in this Central American nation.
Mario Sáenz, Export Development Manager at PROCOMER, highlighted Costa Rica’s exceptional offerings, stating, “Besides natural beauty and rich biodiversity, Costa Rica offers specialized health services, with a high level of innovation and added value, as well as a solid infrastructure, highly qualified professionals, and a strategic location that is tailored to all types of patients. For this reason, this new platform is being made available, with which we seek to make our country a model as a strategic health destination for international patients and provide more opportunities for growth for our health sector.”
Massimo Manzi, Executive Director of the Costa Rican Health Chamber, emphasized the significant number of international patients choosing Costa Rica for their medical needs, stating, “Today, there are more than 70,000 international patients each year who trust our country to solve their health problems.” He further stressed the importance of strengthening Costa Rica’s positioning strategy in key international markets, particularly the United States, which accounts for over 80% of health-related visitors. Manzi commended the Healthcare Costa Rica platform initiative as an example of successful public-private partnerships that drive outstanding results, benefiting a wide range of services associated with medical and dental care.
Costa Rica offers numerous advantages for international patients, including affordable costs, state-of-the-art medical technology, certified and multilingual professionals, and tailored medical care. The country’s commitment to sustainable tourism and its welcoming atmosphere for foreigners further enhance its appeal as a destination for both health and wellness. Costa Rica’s competitive advantages include:
– Top-tier medical services in various specialties
– Affordable costs compared to other medical tourism destinations
– State-of-the-art medical technology
– Certified and multilingual professionals providing personalized care
– Focus on sustainable tourism and environmental conservation
– Friendly atmosphere and welcoming environment for foreigners
Costa Rica’s excellence in healthcare is recognized in various international rankings. Notably, it ranks first in the Americas for vaccination rates according to the Bloomberg Global Health Index 2023 and holds significant positions in the Medical Tourism Index 2021, including seventh worldwide and first in overall destination. This recognition underscores Costa Rica’s commitment to providing high-quality health services and its leading role in attracting international patients by combining exceptional medical care with an environmentally conscious and welcoming setting.
