Health Tourism

Medical tourism in Colombia is becoming a leading destination for many people looking for quality and affordable medical options outside of the United States, Europe, and other industrialized nations around the world.

The idea of medical tourism in Colombia is not new. The government has been promoting the country as a premier destination for receiving high-quality treatments, such as cosmetic surgery and dentistry at a lower cost. Colombia has always been known for having one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America. In fact, Medellin's hospitals have received multiple recognitions for performing cutting-edge surgeries and transplants. As Colombia continues to improve its security, medical tourism in Colombia will continue to attract more international attention as healthcare costs continue to rise in developed countries.

New state-of-the-art hospitals and medical clinics are being planned throughout the country in locations such as Cartagena, Bogota, and Medellin. In order to strengthen medical tourism in Colombia, the government is working on partnerships between the healthcare sector and the hospitality industry to further promote the country as a destination for medical work. Spas and spa hotels plan to offer high-quality services to clientele, including the newly announced Medical City in Cartagena. For a fraction of the cost in the US, Europe, or Canada, patients can combine an exotic vacation in a beautiful country with rehabilitation in superior accommodation. For some, the idea of combining cosmetic surgery with a vacation is the ideal way to keep their medical procedures private. Whatever the reason, medical tourism in Colombia continues to gain the interest of a broader and more diverse international audience of new patients year after year.

The Medical City of Cartagena

The Medical City of Cartagena is a medical complex dedicated to high-quality health services. The Medical City of Cartagena is located on 55 acres of land that have been declared permanent duty-free zones by the Colombian import/export fiscal authority known as DIAN. Colombia has seen a dramatic increase in tourism since 2002, when security conditions began to improve with the election of the new President Alvaro Uribe. In fact, Cartagena is now one of the top cities visited by international cruise lines, including Disney Cruise Lines.