Useful Telephone Numbers

The following is a list of useful telephone numbers in Costa Rica.

• All types of emergencies, dial 911
• Fire Department, dial 118 or 2223 8055
• INS  (National Insurance Institute) in case of auto accident 800 800 8000
• INS  (National Insurance Institute) in need of roadside assistance 800 800 8001
• Red Cross Ambulance 2233 7033
• Directory Assistance, dial 113
• To confirm local time, dial 112
• Cellular problems 193
• Tourist information 192
• For all types of ICE phone services, dial 115
• To report problems or for information on your cellular service, dial 193
• To make collect local collect calls, dial 110 and follow the instructions (Spanish only)
• Juan Santamaria International Airport, dial 2437-2626
• Hospital Cima 2208-1143 or 2208-1000 www.hospitalsanjose.net
• Emergencies 2208-1144
• Hospital Cima is the most modern private hospital in Costa Rica, located in Santa Ana, on the west side of San José, right off the main highway.
• Hospital Clinica Biblica 2522-1000 www.clinicabiblica.com
• Hospital Clínica Bíblica is one of the leading private hospitals in Costa Rica, located in the center of San José, between Calle Central y Primera, Avenidas 14 y 16
• US Embassy 2519 2000
• Canadian Embassy 2242-4400