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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
Dra. Kattia Porras
Primary care physician
General Practitioner for Adults and Children
Emergency Consultations
Home Visits
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
Farmacia Don Gerardo
Pharmacy
Full service pharmacy
Located next to the gas station
Farmacia Guiones
Pharmacy
Full service pharmacy
Located next to Paradise Medical
Farmacia Guiones
Pharmacy
Full service pharmacy
Located next to Paradise Medical
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