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Emergency number in Costa Rica
POLICE · FIRE · AMBULANCE
911
If you or someone else is in danger in Costa Rica, call 911. Say where you are first, then what happened.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in Costa Rica?
911.
Does 112 work in Costa Rica?
Many mobile networks connect 112 to local emergency services, but it is not guaranteed everywhere. Use 911 first.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first (address or landmarks), then what happened, how many people are hurt, and stay on the line until told to hang up.
Safety guides
Earthquake · Tsunami · Volcanic eruption · Wildfire · Hurricane and cyclone · Tornado · Flood and landslide · Extreme heat and cold · all guides
Other countries
Chile: 133 · China: 110 · Colombia: 123 · Croatia: 112 · Cuba: 106 · Cyprus: 112 · all countries
Numbers can change and may differ by region. Confirm locally when you arrive.