One more reason to Invest in Costa Rica Real Estate    “I have studied every health care system in the Americas, and I can assure you that nowhere else can compare to what Costa Rica offers its citizens.”   Dr. Logino Soto Pacheco Chief of Surgery Hospital Mexico

Costa Rica, third in the world for life expectancy, and having an infant mortality rate less than that in the United States, is an extraordinarily healthy place to live for a variety of reasons.  You can start with a low-stress lifestyle, combine it with their diet of fresh, non-preservative laden foods, and add in a good dose of tropical climate.  You could even toss in the healing waters of mineral springs found throughout the country. But these things, alone, may not assure good health, as they can be found in other parts of the world.  The one single factor that contributes most to the country’s healthy environment is the goverment's attention and ongoing commitment in providing low cost access to one of the finest health care systems in the world.  The government-sponsored network of 29 hospitals and more than 250 clinics is open not only to Costa Ricans, but also to any foreign resident or visitor.  The United Nations consistently ranks Costa Rica’s medical system as the best in Latin America and one of the top 20 throughout the world.

Most Costa Rican doctors have been trained in the U.S., Europe or Canada,  and are bilingual.  Hospitals have the latest equipment, staff are properly trained and laboratories are excellent.  Most surgical procedures cost only a fraction of what they would cost in the U.S.  A growing number of North Americans, particularly those without medical insurance, are traveling to Costa Rica for things like heart and prostate surgery, orthopedic procedures, cataract removal, dental treatments, and even cosmetic surgery that cost 20 to 80% less than what can be found back home.  At least 85,000 Americans choose to travel abroad for medical procedures each year, according to a recent report by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company.     Quality Healthcare in Costa Rica is also attracting Global  Investors.  A leading Costa Rica real estate company, CVL, believes that the government's initiative for innovative and systematic health care is a key factor for this rapidly emerging economy.     "Costa Rica's commitment to healthcare advancements makes it a favorite for medical companies, as well as Costa Rica property investors."    David Lovendahl, Costa Vista Marketing       For a complete guide to the physcians, facilities and treatments available, please click below: http://www.edenia.com/medical/   © 2008-2010 CostaRicaPrimeRealEstate.com