Medical Tourism Tourism in Costa Rica
costa rica, cuba, mexico, panama, colombia, brazil, , chile, among latin america countries have become popular destinations medical tourism. in 2009 costa rica received 30,000 international tourists seeking medical treatment, , spent around us$250 million. medical travelers came united states , canada. during 2010, number of patients rose 36,000 international tourists, 40% of them receiving dental care services. in 2011, number continued rise, reaching 46,474. costa rica particularly attractive american tourists because of proximity , short flight, quality of medical services , health care system, , lower medical costs. country has 20 medical centers, including small clinics , private hospitals, international certification, including 2 hospitals accredited joint commission international. americans tourist prefer costa rica, mexico , panama, dental services or cosmetic surgeries. costa rica offers 30% 50% savings compared u.s. costs quality dental , cosmetic surgery services, , attracti