About Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla
Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla is the pediatric dentist at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica (clinic profile).
Education
According to the clinic, she graduated in dentistry from the Universidad Latina and specialized in pediatric dentistry at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá.
License
The public registry of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica lists "Gabriela Maria Atmetlla Van Der Laat" with code 206701, specialty "Odontopediatria", status "Activo" (checked October 19, 2026) (CCDCR registry).
Facts you can check
- Licence206701 · Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
- Works atDDS Dental
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad Latina de Costa Rica · Costa Rica
- TrainingPontificia Universidad Javeriana · Colombia
Getting to Costa Rica from the U.S.
Visa. A U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay and a return or onward ticket. Authorities may allow visitors to stay up to 180 days without a visa, but this is not guaranteed. People who owe money in Costa Rica, including unpaid medical bills, may be prevented from leaving.
Flights. Two international airports serve U.S. flights: San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) in Guanacaste. Nonstop flights leave from many U.S. hubs; from Miami or Houston the flight is about 3 hours. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year, the same as U.S. Central Standard Time.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (issued April 2, 2026), due to crime. The advisory says petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica and that violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, also affects tourists.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla
Where does Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla practice?
Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla works at DDS Dental in Escazú, Costa Rica.
What are Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla's qualifications?
Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla has trained at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Details and sources are listed on this page.
Does Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla speak English?
Yes. Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla speaks Spanish, English.
How do I get to Dr. Gabriela Atmetlla's clinic from the U.S.?
A U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay and a return or onward ticket. Authorities may allow visitors to stay up to 180 days without a visa, but this is not guaranteed. People who owe money in Costa Rica, including unpaid medical bills, may be prevented from leaving. Two international airports serve U.S. flights: San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) in Guanacaste. Nonstop flights leave from many U.S. hubs; from Miami or Houston the flight is about 3 hours. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year, the same as U.S. Central Standard Time.
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About the clinic
Dental specialists clinic in San Rafael de Escazú (San José) with U.S.-trained specialists, in-house CT and lab, and USD starting prices, per the clinic.
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