Now, the Colombian cities of Medellin and Bogota are starting to appear on the global medical tourism map.
“Bogota is really strong in Cardiology. Medellin and Cali are known for Lasik (corrective eye surgery), cosmetic surgery and dentistry,” said Castro.
60% of medical tourists arrive via Bogota’s international airport and a third arrive in Medellin, the second biggest city in Colombia.