“Costa Rican Healthcare”



            Healthcare is a necessity for living a long healthy life within every culture and community. Costa Rica stands out amongst other Spanish countries because they take pride in their ability to provide Costa Ricans with safe healthy water and above par healthcare. The Costa Rican government provides low-cost and high-quality medical care through the Caja Costarricense de Sergo Social or CCSSS. Medical treatments for natives are free and foreigners receive the same benefits for around $40-$50 dollars a month.






1. How does this artifact relate to the Spanish culture?

Many Spanish countries have low-quality health care system, without the assistance of neighboring countries.

2. How does this artifact have meaning for the Spanish culture? And how does it have meaning for you (why did you choose it)?

This artifact has meaning for the livelihood and well being of this and every culture. This artifact has significant importance to me because I’m into staying fit and healthy. I also plan on going into a medical profession of some sort after completing my current degree.

3. Discuss its importance to the Spanish culture.

Good medical care is very important to the Spanish culture, because like the African culture there are many ailments that are more prone in this culture. Some examples of such would be high blood pressure, diabetes and certain cancers.














Viva Costa Rica. (2003). Retrieved from http://www.vivacostarica.com/costa-rica-

retirement/costa-rica-health-care.html