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Insider Secrets
Healthcare in Costa Rica: The Expat's Reality Beyond the Sales Pitch
When I first helped a British couple navigate Costa Rica's healthcare system, they were shocked to discover their assumptions about accessing medical care were completely wrong. They'd read all the positive reviews—and yes, Costa Rica's healthcare is genuinely excellent—but no one had told them about the real-world experience of getting it as a foreigner. After years of managing healthcare logistics for dozens of expat families, I want to give you the unfiltered truth. Why C
Teresita Alfaro
Nov 3, 20257 min read
The Costa Rican Hospital/Clinic System: Which to Use When (And How to Navigate Both)
Understanding this system before you need it = peace of mind I'm Costa Rican. I grew up with Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS) . I knew which EBAIS to visit, how to wait for appointments, where my family went for emergencies. I thought I understood our healthcare system completely—after all, it was mine. Then I started managing British Embassy diplomatic residences and coordinating medical care for international staff and their families. Suddenly I was seeing Costa
Teresita Alfaro
Oct 29, 20258 min read
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