Health Care Options
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Costa Rica's health care system ranks third in Latin America and 36th worldwide in overall efficiency – one step better than the United States. Thanks to a combination of low-cost public health care and excellent private options, Costa Ricans have a life expectancy (almost 78 years) and quality of health similar to first-world nations.
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Excellent health care in Costa Rica is incredibly affordable, making the country a prime destination for both relocating expats and medical tourists. All private clinics and hospitals accept national insurance, and ...
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