Emergency Contacts

Use the national emergency system first. Official directories are linked below for current non-emergency details.

Immediate danger or medical emergency

Dial 911 in Costa Rica. Give your location, nearest landmark, and callback number. Do not delay an emergency call while searching this page.

Costa Rica national emergency line

911

The official tourism authority identifies 911 as the single number for police, ambulance, and fire emergencies.

Call 911 Official tourism guidance

Tourist Police

Call 911 and ask for atención al turista. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute also publishes 2600-5133 for Tourist Police contact.

ICT Tourist Police guidance

Public hospitals with emergency services

Use the CCSS emergency directory to confirm public emergency facilities. It lists Hospital La Anexión in Nicoya and Hospital Enrique Baltodano Briceño in Liberia for Guanacaste.

CCSS emergency directory

Regional police directory

The Ministry of Public Security maintains current regional, police, and Coast Guard contact numbers.

Ministry of Public Security directory

Sources checked September 13, 2026. Phone numbers, hours, and facility availability can change, so confirm non-emergency details with the linked agency.