Where you can travel for care

Explore the 12 countries on MedicalBridge and what to expect if you travel to each one for treatment.

Popular destinations

Path through the green hills and tall wax palms of the Cocora Valley in Colombia

Colombia

Medellin, Cali, Pereira, Bogota, Cartagena

Colombia has become a well-known destination for international patients seeking high-quality dental care and aesthetic treatments, from dental implants and full mouth restorations to dental veneers. Medellin and Cali in particular are recognized for dentistry and aesthetic dermatology.

Direct flights from Miami take about 3 to 4 hours. Medellin enjoys spring-like weather all year, Cali is warm and lively, Pereira sits in the green coffee region, Bogota is the cosmopolitan capital, and Cartagena offers Caribbean beaches for your recovery.

Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, with orange marigolds in front

Mexico

Cancún, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, San José Cabo

Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for U.S. patients seeking dental care, and it is also well known for reproductive medicine, including IVF.

Many U.S. cities have direct flights, so travel days tend to be short. Cancún and Puerto Vallarta offer a relaxed resort setting, while Monterrey and Guadalajara are large business cities. Mexico City sits above 7,000 feet, so you may feel the altitude at first.

Wooden pier leading to a palm-lined beach in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic is a growing destination for dental care, with clinics in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana that welcome many international patients.

Santo Domingo is a busy capital with a historic colonial center. Punta Cana is a beach resort area with its own international airport. Expect warm, sunny weather all year, with December through April the most popular time to visit.

Costa Rican flag flying above a historic stone building

Costa Rica

San Jose, Liberia

Costa Rica is known for high-quality dental care, and patients also travel there for ophthalmology, such as LASIK and cataract surgery.

San Jose sits in the Central Valley and enjoys mild weather all year, and December through April is the dry season. Liberia is the gateway to the Pacific beaches of Guanacaste. Spanish is the main language, and English is common in tourist areas.

Sugarloaf Mountain above the bay in Rio de Janeiro at sunset, with sailboats below

Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Campinas, Recife, Salvador

Brazil is internationally recognized for aesthetic dermatology and hair restoration, with experienced specialists in its major cities.

Flights from the U.S. are long, so plan extra days to rest before you fly home. Portuguese is the main language. Sao Paulo and Campinas are busy urban centers, while Recife and Salvador are warm coastal cities. Check visa rules before you book.

Panama City skyline above the bay and the coastal road

Panama

Panama City

Panama is known for regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, and for diagnostics, with modern hospitals offering complete health checkups.

Panama City is a modern, high-rise capital with a warm tropical climate, and January through April is the dry season. The U.S. dollar is used every day, so there is no need to exchange money. Spanish is the main language.

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Santiago skyline with the snow-capped Andes behind it

Chile

Santiago de Chile, Antofagasta

Chile is known for its modern private hospitals in Santiago, where international patients travel for diagnostics and ophthalmology.

Flights from the U.S. are long, so allow extra rest before your trip home. Santiago is a large capital near the Andes, and Antofagasta is a desert city on the northern coast. Seasons are the reverse of those in the U.S.

Swimmers in clear turquoise water on a beach in Montego Bay

Jamaica

Montego Bay, Kingston

Jamaica is a growing choice for dental care, and its resort areas make it easy to combine treatment with time to recover.

English is the official language, and flights from Florida are short. Montego Bay is a resort area on the north coast, while Kingston is the busy capital. Expect warm weather all year, with December through April the most popular time to visit.

Aerial view of Guatemala City at sunset

Guatemala

Guatemala City

Guatemala is a growing destination for dental care and ophthalmology, with costs well below those in the U.S.

Guatemala City sits at about 5,000 feet, so days are mild and evenings can be cool, which is why Guatemala is often called the land of eternal spring. Spanish is the main language.

Aerial view of Belize City and the Caribbean coast

Belize

Belize City

Belize is best known for dental care, and English-speaking clinics make it easy for U.S. patients to plan treatment.

English is the official language, and U.S. dollars are widely accepted. Belize City is a small, low-key coastal city with warm, tropical weather, and February through May are the driest months.

Aerial view of the San Salvador cathedral and plaza

El Salvador

San Salvador

El Salvador is a growing choice for dental care and aesthetic dermatology.

The U.S. dollar is the official currency, and Spanish is the main language. San Salvador is surrounded by volcanoes and stays warm all year, and November through April is the dry season.

Nassau waterfront and harbor in the Bahamas

Bahamas

Nassau

The Bahamas is known for regenerative medicine, with clinics offering stem cell treatments under local regulations.

Nassau is a short flight from Florida, and English is the official language. U.S. dollars are accepted alongside the Bahamian dollar. Expect an island setting and warm weather, with December through April the most popular time to visit.

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