General medical consultation for adults and kids

Urgent care

Emergency medical services

Casts

Air and ground medical transportation

X-rays

Dermatologist and Gynecologist available monthly by appointment

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

General Practitioner for Adults and Children

Physical therapy

Pediatrician, gynecologist, cardiologist available monthly by appointment

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

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

USA & CR licensed dentist

Specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry

General Practitioner for Adults and Children

Home Visits

Digital X-rays

Ultrasound

Complete laboratory

Operating room

Inhalation anesthesia

Oxygen therapy

Internal medicine

Soft tissue surgery

Physical therapy and rehabilitation

Veterinary acupuncture

Home visits

General Practitioner for Adults and Children

Emergency Consultations

Home Visits

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

Full service pharmacy

Located next to the gas station

Full service pharmacy

Located next to Paradise Medical

Full service pharmacy

Located inside Rinde Mas

Full service vet hospital

24/7 emergency services available

Physical therapy

Orthopedic surgery

Ultrasounds

X-rays

Private hospital located in San Jose (30 min from SJ airport)

Full service emergency room

Full service hospital

Private hospital 3 hour drive from Nosara in Liberia

Full service emergency room

Full service hospital

Public hospital 1.5 hour drive from Nosara in Nicoya

Full service emergency room

Full service hospital

Public hospital 3 hour drive from Nosara in Liberia

Full service emergency room

Full service hospital

Hospital and medical clinic with 10 locations nationally

Six locations are open 24/7

Five locations have specialty centers, including cancer and cardiovascular

Pediatric public hospital located in San Jose (45 min from SJ airport)

Full service emergency room

Full service hospital

Reporting of electrical faults and service interruptions

Note: service numbers only work exclusively for Costa Rican phone numbers

Dial 1117 if you want to report an electrical emergency (Costa Rican phone numbers only)

If you have a non-Costa Rican phone number, there is a WhatsApp group you can join but it is currently full

You must have your NISE number to make a report (this account number is on your electrical bill)

24-hour wildlife emergency hotline

Immediate and long-term wildlife medical attention

Animal Sanctuary

Full service dentists

Conservative dentistry

General medical consultation

Urgent care

Emergency medical services

Air and ground medical transportation

X-rays

Costa Rica's official environmental complaint system

Through their website, you're able to anonymously report environmental violations, including: illegal tree cutting, pollution, damage to rivers, wildlife or NCA protected areas/trails

Rescue/rehab program for dogs and cats

Low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics

Foster and adoption of local dogs and cats

Local non-profit protecting Nosara’s forests, wildlife, and natural ecosystems through conservation, protected lands, and nature trails

If you have reported an environmental violation directly to MINAE, you can also let NCA know so they can monitor environmental issues and impacts across Nosara

Full service dental office

Monthly pediatric dentist available

Comprehensive recycling services for homes and business

Services starting at $20/month

Collection schedule is based on location

Certified recycler by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health

Veterinary consultation

Vaccines

Travel/export documents

Home visits

Police department in charge of taking report of crimes and investigating the case

If you are a victim of a robbery or an assault, this is where you would go to make an official report and launch an investigation

Be sure to come prepared with your ID, photos and any other evidence related to your case

Local police force that works in conjunction with the Policia Turistica

Note: due to a typical shortage of vehicles, their response time might be very slow

Reachable via their direct phone number or via 911. If possible, please call through 911 so that they have an official record of your emergency

Local police force that works in conjunction with the Policia de Nosara

More likely to speak English

Note: due to a typical shortage of vehicles, their response time might be very slow

Reachable via their direct phone number or via 911. If possible, please call through 911 so that they have an official record of your emergency

Veterinary consultation

Vaccines

Travel/export documents

Emergency veterinary services

Note: this service is based upon the doctor's availability but is not a guarantee that someone will always be available when the office is closed.

Veterinary consultation

Emergency services

Pharmacy

Surgery

Ultrasound

Travel/export documents

X-rays

Labs

If you get in a car/vehicle accident you can call 911 and Trafico will dispatch from Nicoya to create an official record of your incident

Note: since they are based in Nicoya, expect for response times to take 1.5/2 hours

You will also see them frequently in town doing traffic stops to make sure your vehicle registration is up to date

Veterinary consultation

Emergency services

Pharmacy

Surgery

Ultrasound

Travel/export documents