Colombia Fertility Center (Centro Colombiano de Fertilidad y Esterilidad - CECOLFES)

3.4 stars ·

Colombia Fertility Center (CECOLFES) is a specialized assisted reproduction clinic in Bogotá that receives patients from across Latin America, North America, and Europe. It offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation, fertility preservation, and reproductive surgery with multilingual coordination for international couples.

60%
Satisfaction Rate
1992
Established

Our Treatments

Fertility & IVF

$3,500 - $6,500

Reproductive health and fertility assistance

45.0% success

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

$3,500 - $6,000

Assisted reproductive technology

45.0% success
1-2 days
15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Recovery: 1-2 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Egg/Sperm Donation

$5,000 - $9,000

Donor gamete programs

55.0% success
1-2 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: sedation

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)

$600 - $1,200

Assisted conception procedure

20.0% success
None
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: None
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: none

Embryo Freezing

$800 - $2,000

Cryopreservation of embryos

90.0% success
1-2 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Surrogacy Support

$5,000 - $15,000

Surrogacy coordination and support services

40.0% success
Varies
Varies
  • Recovery: Varies
  • Duration: Varies
  • Anesthesia: none

Our Medical Team

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Dr. Elena Barbosa Méndez

Gynecology and obstetrics / fertility

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Listed as part of the clinic staff in Cartagena-related clinic listings for Cecolfes. Specific biography and credentials were not available in the scraped content.

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Dr. Eliana Retamoso Paz

Gynecology and obstetrics / fertility

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Listed as part of the clinic staff in Cartagena-related clinic listings for Cecolfes. Specific biography and credentials were not available in the scraped content.

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Dr. Elkin Lucena

Fertility and reproductive medicine

40 years experience
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Pioneer in fertility treatment in Colombia and Latin America, and scientific director associated with CECOLFES. He is described as having over 40 years of experience in the field.

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Dr. Marisol Martínez Martínez

Gynecology and obstetrics / fertility

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Listed as part of the clinic staff in Cartagena-related clinic listings for Cecolfes. Specific biography and credentials were not available in the scraped content.

Customer Reviews

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"Excellent service and a great team of doctors and everyone who works there...highly recommended"

Monica Alarcon
· July 9, 2026

"Cecolfes is the worst clinic. Paula Nino is a doctor with absolutely no ethics. She told us she had seen the embryos and they were perfect, then on the day of the transfer she arrived and they hadn't even been thawed. I traveled from abroad for this. She should have her medical license revoked. A horrific experience. This is what became of Dr. Lucena's great legacy, a shame. / The worst clinic ever, a horrid experience. Dr. Paula Nino lied about seeing the embryos when they hadn't even been thawed."

GJ B
· July 9, 2026

"My experience at Cecolfes was terrible. I tried twice to get pregnant with a boy. And it didn't work out. They don't even give you the news in person, only over the phone. This experience left me completely depressed because of the false hope you give! I went through so much pain during the treatments, vaginal infections due to the procedures, and I was in a bad mood every day while taking medication. In my opinion, you don't provide the customer service you should and you don't monitor whether the medications are working well or not for the patient. I'm 26 years old, and it's strange that I haven't gotten pregnant. A lot of money wasted for nothing. Tiffany"

Tiffany Obersi
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent service from absolutely everyone; the atmosphere is very peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for giving me back my health, peace of mind, and happiness. Dr. Oscar Lumbana has treated several women in my family and is an excellent professional."

nidia carolina cruz cruz
· July 9, 2026

"Blessed to have found this amazing team of doctor and nurses. Felt like they really cared. They were supportive every step of the way and thanks to Cecolfes I now have a beautiful daughter. I recommend them 100%"

Angela Santacruz
· July 9, 2026

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Destination Score

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Savings vs. US Prices
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JCI Accredited
#25
global rank
200,000+
patients/year
63
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
84
Cost & Value
65
Travel & Getting There
61
Internet Speed
80
Climate
81
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Very Good
Hospitals 50+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance International insurance widely accepted at JCI-accredited hospitals and private clinics

Travel & Getting There

Airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Distance to City 13 km (~30 min)
English Level Low
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Rideshare apps like Uber and InDriver widely available; taxis abundant but use metered or app-based

US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities: check Colombian consulate.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $40
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $12
Daily Transport $15
Currency Colombian Peso (COP)
Tipping 10-15% customary in restaurants; small tips for taxis and hotel staff
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
75%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
70%
fertility
60%

Climate & Environment

Average 14°C · Marine West Coast

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit December to March, July to August
Air Quality (AQI) 75
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#25 global rank 200,000+ patients/year Very Good recovery environment
OrthopedicsCardiacCosmetic SurgeryDentalOncology
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Museums
Shopping districts
Cultural festivals
Nearby nature hikes

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Business Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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This clinic speaks: Spanish, English

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