The best place to enjoy a dental appointment, is where Paradise is at.

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in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Why choose Costa Rica as a dental destination?

Traveling to a foreign country to receive dental care is the best option for many people because of these reasons: Cost saving, medical costs in some countries like the US are often expensive, especially for a specialized treatment and without insurance. The other reason is the possibility of taking a vacation while receiving a dental procedure.

To answer the question, Dentistry in Costa Rica costs as much as 75% less than what it costs in the US, and besides being a country known by its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and incredible wildlife. It is a safe country that’s both politically and economically stable.

Activities near by

  • Eat and Drink

    Location: El Carmen, Santa Teresa

    El Carmen Restaurant has been perfectioning their offer, in the gastronomic field, mixology, barismo and all kinds of drinks. They are proud to have discovered exclusive flavors locally and nationally. Book with them for dinner with friends, family, groups, excursions, romantic dinners, special events, weddings, and live a unique experience in front of the sea.

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  • Canopy

    Location: Malpaís

    Canopy Malpaís offers a tour with professional nature guides that will accompany you on the unforgettable journey through the biodiversity of the environment. They will introduce you to the fascinating secrets of the forest. Following the strictest safety norms, you will enjoy thrilling views of the Pacific Ocean and of the forest from many different perspectives.

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  • Retreats

    Location: Montezuma

    With the help of therapists and shamans, EncanTica offer various ceremonies and spiritual experiences to help people free themselves from negative beliefs and traumas from the past, as well as the opportunity for people to embark on their spiritual journey in a breathtaking environment and receive support in healing their soul and rediscovering their true self.

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  • Surf Lessons

    Location: Depends on customer and climate conditions.

    Professional Surfer Nadja has more than 20 years of experience teaching surf. She loves sharing her love for the sea and nature with her clients. She can teach people of all ages and abilities. Fun, safety and a healthy environment, is always guaranteed. She speaks English and fluent Spanish.

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Places where you can stay

  • Santa Teresa Hotel

    Location: El Carmen, Santa Teresa

    Our hotel offers a comfortable and modern environment and among the amenities are a swimming pool, Costa Rican breakfast already included in the rate, fiber optic Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, modern air conditioners, espresso machine, safe and refrigerator in the room and a digital television with a wide variety of channels.

    During your stay we invite you to enjoy the incredible menu of treatments and massages that are offered at the ESSENTIAL Spa and experience the “Pura Vida” lifestyle.

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  • EncanTica

    Location: Montezuma

    EncanTica is a private luxury three bedroom three bathroom villa. It's flexibility to be six shared singles, three doubles or three private rooms makes it easy to customize for each guest's desired room preference.

    From every room in the gorgeous two story palace in paradise you will have a front row seat to the jungle show while also being able to see the wide open ocean view at the all times during the day. On occasion you might even spot a whale in the distance. Come join us, we are here for you!

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  • El Secreto Surf Lodge

    Location: Cabuya

    The Lodge is ideal for anyone looking to retreat to nature and be close to the sea. Offering the comfort of clean rooms with fine bedding, air conditioning, hot water, swimming pool, access to Pilates classes, Yoga, Massages, Surf Lessons, SUP, Canopy and more.

    ​The space can be reserved entirely for your group, family or friends. A great space for retreats, meetings, gatherings, etc. We also offer our 7 rooms individually, and arranged for individuals, couples, as well as rooms for 3 or 4 people.

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 FAQs

  • Yes, Costa Rica is a safe country that’s both politically and economically stable. The standard of care in Costa Rica is high. The World Health Organization notes that Costa Rica has a higher life expectancy than the US. If you want to know more about the safety of our city, you can click on this link: Santa Teresa safety report.

  • The cost of living is so much lower in Costa Rica, therefore clinics abroad can afford to charge far less. Dentistry in Costa Rica costs as much as 75% less than what it costs in the US. Also medical and dental service rates are regulated by The National College of Dental Surgeons.

  • All dentists in Costa Rica attend college for 5 years. They’re also licensed by the National College of Dental Surgeons. You can check to if your dentist has a valid license on colegiodentistas.org.

    • If the destination country is not English-speaking, communication could cause misunderstanding. We assure you we are an English speaking dentistry.

    • The same standards for medication quality may differ in destination countries, increasing the chances of receiving counterfeit medicines. We assure you our standard is high and regulated by the the National College of Dental Surgeons.

    • Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be more common in destination countries. Antimicrobial resistance can be a threat but good news is that Costa Rica is one of the countries with the lowest mortality rates associated with AMR.

    • After some surgeries, blood clotting is an issue that can be exacerbated by flying. That's why we recommend to take a vacation.

  • Any dental work that you can have done in the US is also provided in the Costa Rica.

    You can go to Costa Rica for whitening and cavity procedures or also dental implants, crowns, oral surgery, orthodontics, full mouth restoration, endodontics, and more. You can go to our services page to see all the procedures we do.