{
  "id": 10682759,
  "title": "Colombia’s Medical Tourism Continues to Surge in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/colombias-medical-tourism-continues-to-surge-in-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:41:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/29/colombia-medical-tourism-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's medical tourism sector is on the rise, with foreign visitors set to increase by 17.6% in 2026, according to the Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (ANATO). The trend continues a pattern observed in 2025, where 26,786 nonresident foreigners entered the country for medical treatment, up 18.4% from the previous year. Bogota, Cali, and Medellin are the leading destinations, accounting for 85.3%, 28%, and 22.5% of international medical tourists respectively. Together, these three cities saw 92.2% of all international travelers seeking medical care in Colombia during the first eight months of 2026. Additional spending by medical tourists extends beyond medical services to include accommodation, transportation, food, and activities, generating significant economic impact. ANATO highlights the role of travel agencies in coordinating services for international patients, emphasizing the need for coordination among healthcare, tourism, city, and service providers to create a reliable, internationally visible offering.",
  "summary": "Colombia is attracting an increasing number of international visitors who come to the country not only to explore its tourist destinations, but also to access health services. Between January and August 2026, 21,034 nonresident foreigners entered the country to receive medical treatment, a figure that reflects the growth of medical tourism and opens new opportunities […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}