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Guanacaste Aims to Lead Medical Tourism for US Patients
Guanacaste in Costa Rica aims to expand its medical tourism sector, which accounts for 13% of all visits to the country. An estimated 70,000 patients, primarily Americans (83%) and Canadians (11%), visit annually for procedures like dental care, often accompanied by two or three companions.
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