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Medical Tourism in Colombia
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Best Hospitals in
Colombia
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Medical tourism in Colombia: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 624 hospitals in Colombia across 4 cities.
- The most listings are in Bogotá (233), Medellín (148) and Cali (147).
- 258 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
- 3 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in Colombia
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in Colombia
Colombia is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Cardiology
42 hospitals
Oncology
22 hospitals
Stomatology
22 hospitals
Gynaecology
21 hospitals
Pediatrics
18 hospitals
Dermatology
17 hospitals
Neurology
16 hospitals
Gastroenterology
15 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
11 hospitals
Psychiatry
11 hospitals
Orthopaedics
10 hospitals
Neonatology
10 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
8 hospitals
Nephrology
7 hospitals
Microbiology
6 hospitals
Perinatology
Hepatology
5 hospitals
Pulmonology
4 hospitals
Podiatry
1 hospital
Proctology
1 hospital
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Colombia
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
82%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
95%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
COL$500,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
COL$80,000
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (COL$)
Business Lunch
COL$30,000
↓60%
US COL$75,600
Budget Meal
COL$15,000
↓70%
US COL$50,400
Cheap Restaurant
COL$18,000
↓71%
US COL$63,000
Water Bottle (1.5L)
COL$3,000
↓64%
US COL$8,400
Coffee (Café)
COL$6,000
↓71%
US COL$21,000
Groceries (Weekly)
COL$180,000
↓64%
US COL$504,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 30,000 | 60% less |
| Budget Meal | 15,000 | 70% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 18,000 | 71% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 3,000 | 64% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 6,000 | 71% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 180,000 | 64% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Colombia include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (COL$)
Budget Hotel / Night
COL$80,000
↓79%
US COL$378,000
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
COL$250,000
↓67%
US COL$756,000
Luxury Hotel / Night
COL$700,000
↓58%
US COL$1,680,000
Airbnb / Month
COL$2,000,000
↓81%
US COL$10,500,000
Apartment (City Centre)
COL$2,800,000
↓70%
US COL$9,240,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
COL$1,400,000
↓79%
US COL$6,720,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 80,000 | 79% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 250,000 | 67% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 700,000 | 58% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 2,000,000 | 81% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 2,800,000 | 70% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 1,400,000 | 79% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (COL$)
Doctor Consultation
COL$80,000
↓90%
US COL$840,000
Hospital Room / Day
COL$500,000
↓97%
US COL$14,700,000
Basic Medicine
COL$20,000
↓68%
US COL$63,000
Travel Health Insurance / Day
COL$15,000
↓86%
US COL$105,000
Nursing Care / Day
COL$200,000
↓86%
US COL$1,470,000
Physiotherapy Session
COL$80,000
↓87%
US COL$630,000
Dental Checkup
COL$60,000
↓93%
US COL$840,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 80,000 | 90% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 500,000 | 97% less |
| Basic Medicine | 20,000 | 68% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 15,000 | 86% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 200,000 | 86% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 80,000 | 87% less |
| Dental Checkup | 60,000 | 93% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Colombia costs up to 95% less than the US. A hospital room is just COL$500,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (COL$)
Local Transport (Monthly)
COL$130,000
↓56%
US COL$294,000
Airport Taxi
COL$60,000
↓74%
US COL$231,000
Taxi per km
COL$3,500
↓58%
US COL$8,400
Fuel / Litre
COL$12,000
US COL$4,200
Local SIM + Data
COL$30,000
↓82%
US COL$168,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 130,000 | 56% less |
| Airport Taxi | 60,000 | 74% less |
| Taxi per km | 3,500 | 58% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 12,000 | 186% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 30,000 | 82% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (COL$)
Internet / Month
COL$80,000
↓71%
US COL$273,000
Laundry / Load
COL$10,000
↓40%
US COL$16,800
Mobile Prepaid / Month
COL$35,000
↓83%
US COL$210,000
Clothes (Avg.)
COL$120,000
↓29%
US COL$168,000
Haircut
COL$20,000
↓81%
US COL$105,000
Movie Ticket
COL$15,000
↓76%
US COL$63,000
Gym / Month
COL$120,000
↓48%
US COL$231,000
Beer
COL$7,000
↓76%
US COL$29,400
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 80,000 | 71% less |
| Laundry / Load | 10,000 | 40% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 35,000 | 83% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 120,000 | 29% less |
| Haircut | 20,000 | 81% less |
| Movie Ticket | 15,000 | 76% less |
| Gym / Month | 120,000 | 48% less |
| Beer | 7,000 | 76% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Colombia are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Colombia has risen dramatically as a medical tourism destination, with Medellín and Bogotá leading the charge. The country is internationally recognised for cosmetic surgery (particularly body contouring), dental work, and ophthalmology. Colombia offers world-class care at 60-80% less than US prices.
Why Colombia for Medical Tourism?
Colombian hospitals rank among the best in Latin America, with several JCI-accredited facilities. The country's surgeons are globally renowned for aesthetic procedures, and the warm climate and culture make recovery pleasant.
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Top Hospitals in Colombia
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