Destination guide — Costa Rica

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COSTA RICA'S MEDICAL SYSTEM IS CONSIDERED AMONG THE BEST IN
THE WORLD. GREAT NUMBERS OF VISITORS TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA
SPECIFICALLY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE COUNTRY HAS A VERY
COMPLETE AND MODERN PUBLIC HOSPITAL SYSTEM WITH HEALTH
SERVICES AND CLINICS IN ALL MAJOR CITIES AS WELL AS IN MOST
SMALLER TOWNS. THERE ARE ALSO PRIVATE MEDICAL FACILITIES
AVAILABLE IN MOST AREAS.

HEALTH INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED. TAP WATER IS NORMALLY HEAVILY
CHLORINATED & RELATIVELY SAFE. WATER STERILISATION IS ADVISABLE
OUT OF MAIN CITIES & TOWNS.
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