Who to call in an emergency

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911

Emergency call center

  • Emergency call center based in San Jose

  • For medical emergencies: will dispatch to the Red Cross in Nosara or Nicoya

  • For police emergencies: will dispatch to Policia de Nosara

  • For fire emergencies: will dispatch to the Bomberos de Costa Rica based in Nicoya

  • Note: just dial 911 whether you have a Costa Rican phone number or not

911

24/7

911

Emergency call center

  • Emergency call center based in San Jose

  • For medical emergencies: will dispatch to the Red Cross in Nosara or Nicoya

  • For police emergencies: will dispatch to Policia de Nosara

  • For fire emergencies: will dispatch to the Bomberos de Costa Rica based in Nicoya

  • Note: just dial 911 whether you have a Costa Rican phone number or not

911

24/7

Aquora Medical & Sports Nosara

General practitioner

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Physical therapy

  • Pediatrician, gynecologist, cardiologist available monthly by appointment

Aquora Medical & Sports Nosara

General practitioner

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Physical therapy

  • Pediatrician, gynecologist, cardiologist available monthly by appointment

Bomberos de Costa Rica

National fire department

  • The closest location to the national fire department is in Nicoya, so expect a long wait. If you have an urgent fire emergency, it's best to call Bomberos de Nosara

  • However, if you have to report a fire-related incident (like a fire in your house) that needs an official record for insurance or crime reporting, then you need to contact Bomberos de Costa Rica

  • Contact via 911 and they will dispatch to them directly

Bomberos de Costa Rica

National fire department

  • The closest location to the national fire department is in Nicoya, so expect a long wait. If you have an urgent fire emergency, it's best to call Bomberos de Nosara

  • However, if you have to report a fire-related incident (like a fire in your house) that needs an official record for insurance or crime reporting, then you need to contact Bomberos de Costa Rica

  • Contact via 911 and they will dispatch to them directly

Bomberos de Nosara

Emergency first response

  • Emergency and first response

  • Firefighters and lifeguard services

  • Wildlife protection and relocation

  • Note: Bomberos cannot transport you to a hospital in the event of a medical emergency. If you need medical attention be sure to also call an ambulance

+506 8709 0614

Bomberos de Nosara

Emergency first response

  • Emergency and first response

  • Firefighters and lifeguard services

  • Wildlife protection and relocation

  • Note: Bomberos cannot transport you to a hospital in the event of a medical emergency. If you need medical attention be sure to also call an ambulance

+506 8709 0614

Dr Leonel Gutierrez

Primary care physician

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Home Visits

+506 8885 1333

Dr Leonel Gutierrez

Primary care physician

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Home Visits

+506 8885 1333

Dr. Natalia Villalobos

Vet

  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation

  • Veterinary acupuncture

  • Home visits

(506) 8834-0166

Dr. Natalia Villalobos

Vet

  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation

  • Veterinary acupuncture

  • Home visits

(506) 8834-0166

Dra. Kattia Porras

Primary care physician

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Emergency Consultations

  • Home Visits

+506 2682 0404 +506 8823 7594

9am to 5pm Available 24/7 for emergencies

Dra. Kattia Porras

Primary care physician

  • General Practitioner for Adults and Children

  • Emergency Consultations

  • Home Visits

+506 2682 0404 +506 8823 7594

9am to 5pm Available 24/7 for emergencies

EBAIS de Nosara

Public medical clinic

  • Public medical clinic

  • General medical consultations

  • Urgent care

  • Vaccinations

  • Note: Ebais hours of operation are based on where you live

  • Ebais #1: Las Delicias, Garza, La Esperanza, Guiones, Playa Pelada, Barrio Los Angeles (Cerro), Santa Marta, Barrio San Ramon (otro lado del Rio), Rio Montana, Barrio Los Angeles (otro lado del rio)

  • Ebais #2: Santa Teresita, Los Arenales, Barrio San Pedro, Barrio San Carlos, Hollywood, Nosara Centro

+506 2682 0266

Ebais #1: Mon/Tues/Thurs: 7am-4pm Wed: Closed Fri: 7am-3pm Ebais #2: Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm Fri/Sat: 3-10pm

EBAIS de Nosara

Public medical clinic

  • Public medical clinic

  • General medical consultations

  • Urgent care

  • Vaccinations

  • Note: Ebais hours of operation are based on where you live

  • Ebais #1: Las Delicias, Garza, La Esperanza, Guiones, Playa Pelada, Barrio Los Angeles (Cerro), Santa Marta, Barrio San Ramon (otro lado del Rio), Rio Montana, Barrio Los Angeles (otro lado del rio)

  • Ebais #2: Santa Teresita, Los Arenales, Barrio San Pedro, Barrio San Carlos, Hollywood, Nosara Centro

+506 2682 0266

Ebais #1: Mon/Tues/Thurs: 7am-4pm Wed: Closed Fri: 7am-3pm Ebais #2: Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm Fri/Sat: 3-10pm

Farmacia Don Gerardo

Pharmacy

  • Full service pharmacy

  • Located next to the gas station

+506-8784-1701

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-5pm

Farmacia Don Gerardo

Pharmacy

  • Full service pharmacy

  • Located next to the gas station

+506-8784-1701

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-5pm

Farmacia Guiones

Pharmacy

  • Full service pharmacy

  • Located next to Paradise Medical

(+506) 2101-7528

Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm Sun 10:00am-3pm

Farmacia Guiones

Pharmacy

  • Full service pharmacy

  • Located next to Paradise Medical

(+506) 2101-7528

Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm Sat 9:00am-6:30pm Sun 10:00am-3pm

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