Medical

 

 

Costa Rica offers modern medical facilities, including hospital and clinics in all major cities and some towns. Costa Rica has been recognized by medical authorities as having one of the best low-cost medical care systems in the world. Several private hospitals in San Jose offer emergency medical services to foreigners at reasonable prices and some accept United States insurance. Costa Rica’s Social Security offers a medical insurance assistance program for foreigners needing emergency medical assistance. No vaccines are needed to enter the country.