Costa Rica
Natural Beauty Meets Modern Medicine
Average Savings
45-65%
vs typical prices in many patients' home countries
Quick Facts
Medical cities
3
Popular procedures
4
Peak season
December to April
International patients (yearly)
Over 50,000
Why Choose Costa Rica?
Costa Rica offers eco-friendly recovery destinations alongside modern medical facilities and bilingual care teams.
Costa Rica welcomes approximately 50,000 medical tourists annually, primarily for dental and cosmetic procedures.
Highlights
- US board-certified doctors in major hospitals
- Pristine beaches and rainforests for recovery
- Stable democracy with excellent infrastructure
- Short flights from North America
- Competitive pricing with high safety standards
Popular Procedures
Dental Implants
Typical cost: $800 - $1,500 per implant
Recovery: 3-6 months
Top cities: San José, Escazú
Costa Rica is a dental tourism leader with modern clinics and digital technology.
Cosmetic Surgery
Typical cost: $3,000 - $7,500
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Top cities: San José, Santa Ana
Orthopedic Surgery
Typical cost: $8,000 - $16,000
Recovery: 6-10 weeks
Top cities: San José
Bariatric Surgery
Typical cost: $9,000 - $14,000
Recovery: 3-6 weeks
Top cities: San José
Top Medical Cities
San José
Direct flights from major US cities including Miami, Houston, and Los Angeles.
Capital city with modern hospitals and US-trained medical professionals.
Escazú
20 minutes from San José International Airport.
Upscale suburb known for premium medical and dental clinics.
Guanacaste
Direct flights from US or 45-minute domestic flight from San José.
Beach province perfect for combining treatment with tropical recovery.