According to the Medical Tourism Index 2020-2021, Costa Rica is the leading destination taking into consideration the Medical Tourism Industry, and ranked #7 overall healthcare destinations around the world. It is no coincidence you are wondering how to get here, and the benefits you can achieve by combining medical travel with some leisure!
The country is conveniently located in Central America, between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, providing a wide catalog of opportunities for your vacations, from scuba diving or sailfish fishing at the beach, to a nature immerse hiking adventure in the mountains. Ziplines, hot springs, horse riding and whitewater rafting activities are must-do activities while you are in town.
From a weather perspective, you will not find a single day where the temperature gets below 60 degrees in San Jose, though there could be rainy days, especially if you visit us between May to November. Light jackets will make it for you.
While its native language is Spanish, most of its population speak English, and US dollars are widely accepted as payment currency. With our travel assistant, you can rest assured your questions will be answered promptly!
Why come to Costa Rica?
Getting around
Juan Santamaria´s International Airport is only 30 minutes away from our facilities, and most hotels are located within a 6 mile radius. Most hotels offer ground transportation between the Airport and the Hotel, and Uber is available for ground transportation while in the country.
Costa Rica is such a small country that allows you to plan for some vacations before or after your dental treatment, as beaches are 2 hours away from the city, and National Parks with active volcanoes can be accessed within an hour driving.
Direct flights from the US to Costa Rica are available on a daily basis, leaving from some major airports such as Miami, New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles.
US Citizens travelling to Costa Rica only require a valid passport with at least 6 months before its expiration date; US driver license allows you to rent a car in the country - credit card might be required for deposit purposes.
When coming to Costa Rica Dental Smile, we highly recommend staying in hotels in Heredia, given their proximity to our premises, so you can avoid traffic at the most.
For specific questions regarding Costa Rica, feel free to contact our travel assistant.
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