Costa Rica and Medical tourism

There are many reasons why you visit Costa Rica. Some come for the beaches others visit Costa Rica for surfing, and still others come to enjoy nature.


But you know that there are thousands who visit Costa Rica for medical tourism?
Medical tourism is growing in Costa Rica According to Costa Rican newspaper Prensa Libre.



In the case of Costa Rica, in 2011 reached an amount greater than 40 000 foreign doctors as tourists, which meant an entry in currency of more than $ 320 million Dollars.



The newspaper adds: "The goal is to reinforce the image of Costa Rica as a medical destination, and increase the arrival of 100 thousand visits a year by 2014, this will mean an income of $ 800 million a year," said Mr. Flores.

Costa Rica is working aggressively to promote tourism at all costs. Since it is very convenient for all Costaricans' to promote any kind of tourism the government is doing its part abroad.



　

Please review with me what I found in Costaricatour.co.cr / quote:"Costa Rica will enter the world of American television to promote itself as a tourist destination through a contest launched this week on cable channel [...] As part of promoting the country, more than 300 capsules of 30 seconds to four capsules daily 60-second will be shown during prime time in international channels, thus advertising the beauties of Costa Rica. We estimate a total audience of 125 million people who will appreciate the attractions of the country, said Minister of Tourism, Carlos Ricardo Benavides. "Costa Rica is taking advantage of its strategic geographic position.



It seems that Costa Rica would like to keep on promoting their medical tourism both to people in North America as well as to people in South America.

Many People will find it easy to travel to Central America, In fact, there are many clinics that offer pick it you up at the airport, take you to the hotel, take you to do all the lab work such as blood tests. They will also help with a nurse after surgery and all for a better price. This makes it very appealing. Don't you think?

So, before choosing a foreign clinic or a doctor make sure you cross check and their credentials as well as the and history of that physician. Your life and your health is worth much more than the money you would save by doing your surgery abroad.

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