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San Jose
Costa Rica
Capital city located in the Central Valley at 1,170 meters elevation, surrounded by volcanic mountains.
Why choose San Jose
3+
Hospitals
2
JCI-accredited
70%
Savings vs US
High
Safety rating
Top dental and cosmetic surgery destination for North Americans. Short flight from US cities. American-trained dentists and surgeons. Costs 40-60% less than US. Biodiversity-rich recovery environment.
Destination scores
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Practical information
Visa requirements
US/Canada/EU/UK/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities: check Costa Rican consulate.
Best time to visit
December to April
Nearest airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currency
CRC
Time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Climate
Tropical climate with dry season (Dec-Apr) and wet season (May-Nov). Temperatures 15-28°C at altitude.
Average daily cost
Average daily cost $50
Hotel / night $120
Meal $15
Medical specialties
DentalCosmetic SurgeryOrthopedicCardiovascularFertilityOphthalmicBariatric
Treatments available
Browse procedures offered by clinics in San Jose.
Dental Care
28 clinicsFrom $50– $32,000
Orthopedics
23 clinicsFrom $100– $35,000
Cosmetic Surgery
22 clinicsFrom $1,400– $15,000
Fertility & IVF
15 clinicsFrom $500– $40,000
Eye & Vision
15 clinicsFrom $80– $9,000
Heart & Vascular
13 clinicsFrom $2,500– $40,000
Weight Loss Surgery
11 clinicsFrom $5,000– $20,000
Cancer Treatment
11 clinicsFrom $3,000– $50,000
Skin & Aesthetics
11 clinicsFrom $150– $18,000
Hair Restoration
8 clinicsFrom $250– $10,000
Top clinics in San Jose
Cellebration Wellness - Stem Cell Clinic
5.0 · 11 reviews
OrthopedicsSports Injury RepairKnee/Hip Replacement
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Peralta Mantilla Clinic
5.0 · 10 reviews
Cosmetic SurgeryBreast AugmentationLiposuction
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Azul Fertility Experts
5.0 · 8 reviews
Fertility & IVFIVF (In Vitro Fertilization)Egg/Sperm Donation
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Centro de Fertilidad
5.0 · 8 reviews
Fertility & IVFIVF (In Vitro Fertilization)Egg/Sperm Donation
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Cleo Dental
5.0 · 7 reviews
Dental CareDental ImplantsVeneers & Crowns
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Suarez Smile Make Over
5.0 · 7 reviews
Dental CareDental ImplantsVeneers & Crowns
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Peralta Mantilla Plastic Surgery Aesthetics Clinic
5.0 · 6 reviews
Cosmetic SurgeryFaceliftRhinoplasty (Nose Job)
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Smile Studio Costa Rica
5.0 · 6 reviews
Veneers & CrownsOrthodontics
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Fertility Institute of Costa Rica
5.0 · 5 reviews
Fertility & IVFIVF (In Vitro Fertilization)Egg/Sperm Donation
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Centro Ortopédico de Costa Rica
5.0 · 5 reviews
OrthopedicsKnee/Hip ReplacementSpine Surgery
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