Costa Rica's dental, cosmetic, and wellness heartland.

Healthcare by the Numbers

Two hours from Miami. A different price tag.

Metric
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇺🇸 United States
Avg Cost: Full Mouth Dental Implants
~$14,500
~$45,000
Avg Cost: Rhinoplasty
~$3,800
~$10,000
Avg Cost: Gastric Sleeve
~$10,500
~$20,000
Avg Cost: Hip Replacement
~$13,500
~$42,000
Avg Cost: LASIK (both eyes)
~$1,800
~$4,500
Accreditation
Shown per facility
Shown per facility
Flight time from Miami
2.5 hours direct
Domestic
Prices are estimated ranges. JetPatient provides exact quotes after a free consultation.
70K
Medical tourists visit Costa Rica annually — 60%+ from the United States
All-in
Prices shown in full before you book — no percentage promises
2.5h
Direct flights from Miami to San José every day
#1
Costa Rica ranks first in Latin America for healthcare quality
Clearing the Air

6 Costa Rica Healthcare Myths — Debunked

MYTH
“Costa Rica isn't modern enough for complex surgery.”
REALITY
CIMA San José and Hospital Clínica Bíblica are both JCI-accredited with US-trained specialists and imported surgical technology identical to US partner hospitals.
MYTH
“Dentists down there aren't really qualified.”
REALITY
Costa Rica's dental regulatory board is one of the strictest in Latin America. Many JetPatient-partner dentists hold additional US or European board certifications.
MYTH
“I'll have to travel far outside the city for affordable care.”
REALITY
Nearly every JetPatient partner clinic sits inside a 20-minute radius of SJO airport. Escazú is a walkable, expat-friendly district packed with medical offices.
MYTH
“Language barriers make care feel unsafe.”
REALITY
English is the working language of the international patient departments. Every JetPatient package includes a bilingual coordinator who attends every appointment.
MYTH
“Recovery in a foreign country is stressful.”
REALITY
Costa Rica is the least stressful Latin American destination for Americans — a stable democracy, reliable tap water, and private recovery resorts that specialize in post-op care.
MYTH
“The savings can't possibly be that real.”
REALITY
Costa Rica's public healthcare (Caja) subsidizes the private sector's real-estate and staffing costs, which translates to 50–70% lower out-of-pocket prices, even at top-tier private hospitals.
Our Costa Rica Network

Three World-Class Destinations.
One Extraordinary Standard of Care.

San José
Central America's JCI capital
  • Internationally accredited hospitals within 10 km — credentials shown per facility
  • Home to Costa Rica's Harvard- and Johns Hopkins-trained specialists
  • Dedicated international patient wings with English-first service
  • Direct flights from 11 US gateways
  • Stable climate (70–80°F year-round)
Key Specialties
Dental, Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Bariatrics
Featured Facilities
  • CIMA San José (JCI Accredited)
  • Hospital Clínica Bíblica (JCI Accredited)
  • Hospital La Católica
Escazú
The expat-friendly dental district
  • Walkable zone of 30+ premium dental practices
  • US consulate and Embassy ZIP — English everywhere
  • Boutique recovery hotels at $90–$180/night
  • 5 minutes from CIMA; 20 minutes from SJO
  • Best coffee, restaurants, and wellness spas in Central America
Key Specialties
Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dermatology, Wellness
Featured Facilities
  • Dr. Cordero Dental Group
  • PV Dental Advanced Dentistry
  • Clínica Dental Dr. Obando
Liberia
Pacific recovery coast
  • LIR airport — direct flights from Houston, Atlanta, NYC
  • Guanacaste coast for beach-side recovery
  • Growing boutique surgery + wellness clinics
  • Ideal for combining procedure with relaxation
  • Lower cost vs. San José metro
Key Specialties
Dental, Aesthetic Dermatology, Wellness, Stem Cell Therapy
Featured Facilities
  • CEACI Liberia
  • Dental Los Olivos
  • Hospital San Rafael
Quality & Safety

Accreditations You Can Trust

Costa Rica ranks #1 in Latin America for healthcare quality on the WHO index. The country pairs accredited metropolitan hospitals with a recovery climate most American patients would happily pay for on its own — for well below US list prices.

JCI Accreditation

Accreditation is shown per facility, with what it verifies — CIMA San José and Hospital Clínica Bíblica — both with US-trained international patient teams.

Ministry of Health (CCSS)

Costa Rica's public healthcare authority runs a rigorous private-sector licensing program — the same regulator US-Americans trust when Costa Rica ranks #1 in regional health outcomes.

US-Trained Specialists

Many JetPatient partner surgeons hold fellowships from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, and Mayo. Board certification is common.

JetPatient Vetting

JetPatient does not yet perform independent credentialing. Accreditation and outcome figures shown for a facility are reported by that facility and have not been confirmed with the issuing body.

Recovery & Aftercare

A Premier Costa Rica Recovery Destination.

Recover in the Central Valley or on the coast

San José and Escazú offer a 70°F year-round climate and adjacent boutique recovery hotels. Or fly to the Guanacaste coast for a beach-side wellness recovery combining ocean air with post-op physical therapy.

Return to the US & Follow-Up

Most procedures require 5–10 days in Costa Rica before flying home; dental and LASIK often need only 2–4 days. Your JetPatient package includes a 90-day remote follow-up protocol with telemedicine.

Digital Post-Op Care

All JetPatient Costa Rica partners use English-language patient portals with lab results, imaging, and post-op instructions accessible 24/7.

What's Included

Private airport transfer, bilingual coordinator, pre-op labs, post-op medications, English discharge summary, US follow-up coordination, medical travel insurance, 90-day telemedicine.

Your Costa Rica Journey Starts Here

Save 50–70%. Recover in paradise.

Costa Rica has earned its reputation as the safest Latin American medical hub. JetPatient makes it effortless for American patients.

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