Why Pura Vida Local Clinics

Honest healthcare for locals, expats, and newcomers alike, no matter where you started.

Why we exist

Getting sick or hurt far from home is one of the most vulnerable feelings there is. You don't know who to trust, you don't know if you're being charged a fair price, and you don't know if anyone will really listen. That's the moment we built Pura Vida Local Clinics for. Not just a directory of doctors — a promise that wherever you are in Costa Rica, there's a verified clinic ready to treat you like a neighbor, not a tourist. The same price, the same care, the same respect a local would get.

What we promise

Fair local pricing

You will always pay the same price a Costa Rican patient pays. No hidden "foreigner fee," ever.

Every service you need

General medicine, dental, pediatrics, and specialized certificates like maritime medical exams, all in one place.

Verified and trustworthy

Every clinic and doctor is checked for licensing and quality before joining our network.

Simple, fast booking

See real availability and book directly, no confusing phone calls in a foreign language.

Here for newcomers

Built for expats and travelers navigating healthcare abroad for the first time: clear, calm, and honest.

Contact

Call or WhatsApp +506 6011-0050, or write to puravidalocalclinics@gmail.com.