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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