Phone numbers
Emergency / Emergencias: 911
Red Cross / Cruz Roja Orotina: 2428-7676
Fire brigade / Bomberos Orotina: 2428-5544
Brigada MATPEL Orotina: 2428-5544
Área Salud Orotina CCSS: 2428-7438 / 2428-8894
Hospital Monseñor Sanabria: 2630-8000
Fuerza Pública Orotina: 2428-8010
Ministerio de Salud Orotina: 2428-7980
Centro Nacional de Intoxicaciones: 2223-1028
First Aid & Immediate Help:
- First aid kits are available at the Hive for basic medical needs.
- EpiPens: There should be one in the first aid kit. If not, Get in touch with Janee, or Michelle.
- Residents are encouraged to stay home if sick to prevent spreading illness.
- Hospitals & Clinics Nearby:
- Closest Hospital: Hospital Carlos Luis Valverde Vega.
- Clínica Integral GS Medical Care Orotina: Private medical care in Orotina. More info: Clínica Integral GS Medical Care Orotina.
- Hospital Monseñor Sanabria Puntarenas are also options
- Vita line C.R.: Urgent care in Atenas
- Emergency Contacts:
- 911 is the national emergency number in Costa Rica.
- Clinica Bíblica provides private medical care: Clinica Bíblica Website.
- Ambulance and urgent care services are available through Red Cross (Cruz Roja Costarricense).
- Join the Alegría Emergencies only WhatsApp Chat, especially for people who don’t have a car.