Puerto Rico Medical Tourism Puerto Rico Medical Tourism - Highly ranked healthcare system, top quality medical centers, & advanced imaging centers make the island very attractive to health travelers By the northeastern Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands, a short 2.5 hours flight from Miami, Florida you will find the gatekeeper of the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico. A multifaceted island with Spanish Caribbean culture found in the architecture and attractions within. Plentiful beaches provide water activities such as diving, sailing and surfing. Hiking opportunities abound particularly in the rainforest of El Yunque (2011 New7Wonders of Nature Official Finalists); bird and whale watching can also bring a thrill for any seasoned traveler. Puerto Rico Medical Tourism Fame Due to Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States (territory), congress legislates over many fundamental aspects of Puerto Rican life, including citizenship, currency, postal service, foreign affairs, military defense, communications, labor relations, the environment, commerce, finance, health and welfare, and many others. Political stability, highly ranked healthcare system, state of the art private health facilities and Advanced Imaging Centers plus a high standard of living compared to other Caribbean countries make Puerto Rico a prime destination for medical tourists seeking specialized care for a wide range of medical issues such as, but not limited to, general preventive medical care up to cancer diagnosis and treatments. Language The official languages are Spanish and English with Spanish being the primary language. English is taught as a second language in public and private schools from elementary levels to high school and at university levels; making this a well spoken and understood language especially in capital of San Juan and popular tourist areas. Climate Puerto Rico is a tropical country, which means that much of what you dream about a tropical paradise is true: dense green rainforests with wildlife galore and luxurious palm tree-lined white sandy beaches with pristine waters worthy of being recognized by The Traveler Magazine as one of the countries with the best beaches in the world (PLAYA FLAMENCO, CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO). Temperatures range from 70 to 90 °F (21.1 to 32.2 °C) in the lower elevations, while higher elevations in the central part of the island experience temperatures between 60 and 80 °F (15.6 and 26.7 °C) year round. Persistent trade winds move from east to west across the island year round. In lighter wind regimes, sea breeze and land breeze circulations dominate. Due to the islands topography, rainfall varies greatly across the island with a pronounced rainy season from April to November. Currency The currency of Puerto Rico is the United States dollar (USD). Visa / Entrance Requirements U.S. citizens do not need a valid passport/ Visa in order to enter Puerto Rico; however there are requirements for those international visitors entering the island. International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the principal purpose of your travel. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available under immigration law, please contact the American Consulate in your country. The Consular Officer at the U.S. embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you’ll need. Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers (citizens of other countries), coming to the U.S. temporarily. The visa, placed in your passport when issued, allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection immigration officer to enter the U.S. Most Canadian citizens and many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can come to the United States (U.S.) without a visa if they meet certain requirements. All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa; otherwise a U.S. visa is required.
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