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Experts claim the phenomenon of medical tourism is comparable to how competition changed the U.S. auto industry.“More people are engaging in medical tourism because of rising health care prices in the United States," said Greg Scandlen, director of Consumers...

What is the quality of Costa Rica’s healthcare system?The short answer is very good. It might come as a surprise to many, but a year 2000 survey conducted by the WHO (World Health Organization) of its 191 member states...

A world leader in ecotourism, Costa Rica is a country that promotes nature conservation instead of the ruthless exploitation of natural resources, and wildlife-watching instead of competitive drinking at the side of hotel pools.The Central American nation is considered...

Why would someone from a developed country like the U.S. or Canada go to a developing country like Costa Rica for medical care?Quality!The third reason and the biggest driver in the growth of Medical Tourism as an industry is...

Why would someone from a developed country like the U.S. or Canada go to a developing country like Costa Rica for medical care?There are three principle reasons why individuals would travel to a developing country like Costa Rica for...

"The closest thing to heaven on earth.”That is how the National Geographic Channel rated Costa Rica in 2008.With its beautiful beaches, numerous volcanoes, and vast tropical jungles among its many natural treasures, Costa Rica has long been considered a...

The beach is pitch black, except for the light from the stars dancing across the sky. The ocean waves pound. And right in front of us, a huge (more than 300 pounds and three feet long) green sea turtle...