Local guide

Useful numbers

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911

Emergency

• Judicial police (OIJ) Free line to report a crime or pass on information confidentially. For anything urgent, call 911. 800-8000-645

Health

• Poison control (800-INTOXICA) National poison control centre, open 24 hours. 800-4686-9422
• Medi Red (private ambulance and medical support) A private 24-hour service. Call or send a WhatsApp message. +506 8308-9986

Travel

• Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) Main line, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. +506 2299-5800
• U.S. Embassy, San José Main line and the number for U.S. citizens needing help. +506 2519-2000
• Embassy of Canada, San José After hours, Canadians can call the Ottawa emergency centre toll-free at 0-800-015-1161. +506 2242-4400