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Useful contacts in Costa Rica

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Find, in this article, a list of useful contacts so that you can live your expatriation in complete serenity.

Emergencies: 911

Police: 1117

Firefighters: 911, 1118 or 2223 8055

AyA Water Company: 800-737-6783

Traffic police: 800-872-6748

INS (National Insurance Institute) in case of car accident: 800 800 8000

INS (National Insurance Institute) roadside assistance in case of accident: 800 800 8001

Red Cross: 1128 2221 or 5815

Ambulances Red Cross: 2233 7033

Information: 1113

Local Speaking clock: 1112

Problems with your mobile phone: 1193

Information for tourists: 1192

ICE (mobile operator - all questions): 1115

Problems or questions about your mobile: 1193

Juan Santamaria International Airport: 2437-2626

Cima Hospital: 2208-1143 or 2208-1000 (www.hospitalsanjose.net)

Cima Emergencies: 2208-1144

Poison Control Center: 2223-1028

Hospital Clinica Biblica: 2522-1000 (www.clinicabiblica.com)

Children's Hospital: 2523-3600

US Embassy: 2519 2000

Canadian Embassy: 2242-4400

Belgian Embassy: 2225-6633

German Embassy: 2296-6790

British Embassy: 2258-2025

Israel Embassy: 2221-6444

Spanish Embassy: 2221-7005

Swiss Embassy: 2221-4829

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