Playa Junquillal Useful Numbers & Information:

 

1. Emergency Numbers:

 

To report an emergency call the Paraíso Police at 658-7063.

 

In case of a robbery or an assault you can call the Paraíso Police at 658-7063. There are now four policemen and a motorcycle in Paraíso.  If nobody answers, call the Santa Cruz Police at 680-0136. In cases of emergencies, please call 911.  Initially, the police must respond, and then it is your obligation to make your denuncia (statement) with the police in Santa Cruz.  Filing a denuncia is very important for two reasons: First it helps the police find and then the courts prosecute the criminals. Documenting offences also illustrates the need for police presence.

 

When you are a witness to a crime, please call the police quickly, and provide them with as much information as you can: Explain what you saw happening, where, when, and give a description of the perpetrators, and their vehicle, if possible. If you don't speak Spanish, find a bilingual person to help you make the call to the police.   The faster the police have information, the more likely they will be able to apprehend the perpetrator.

 

The security committee has installed two suggestion boxes, one outside Loris' Super, and the other at Adriana's Hotel Junquillal. We will be putting updated information notices in the boxes approximately once a month. Please read, and let us know any suggestions you might have.

 

Remember Security in Junquillal involves everyone!

 

 

Guanacaste Red Cross                                                                666-0994

Guanacaste Fire Department                                                      666-0279

                       OIJ                                                                         666-1143

 

2. Clinic in 27 de Abril:                                               658-0126

Fax:   658-0436

 

 

The Clinic in 27 de Abril is part of the Caja de Seguro and the services rendered are basic first aid and a referral service to other Caja de Seguro facilities. It is not a 24/7 service nor is it open on Sundays.

 

3a. Santa Cruz Clinics:

 

INS Seguro Social                                                                    287-6050

Director - Dr. Irene Ruiz Ataria  +/- 10 doctors 

 

Info about INS Seguro costs:  http://www.therealcostarica.com/health_education_costa_rica/health_insurance.htm 

 

 Clinica Virgin de los Angeles                                                            680-2222 

Owner  Carlos Li - owner Super Caman +/- 6 doctors

 

Dr. Juan Jose Li Kam                                                                                680-0992        

He is a practicing physician in Santa Cruz. He is employed

by the Seguro Social in Nicoya and his office hours are

after about 5:30 pm.                                                                               

 

3b. Liberia Clinics:

 

Orthopedic Surgeon in Liberia. Ortopedica Sta Lucia.                            666-3174 

Dr. German Montero Pizarro. (speaks English)                  Cell:  385-6272

 

 

Clinica 25 de Julio: (lab tests & x-rays – 24 hr service)              666-2315

                                                                                APDO: 411-5000

 

4. Hospitals:

 

For anything remotely serious go to San Jose! We have had very positive experiences at CIMA and Clinica Biblica.

 

Summary about doctors and dentists in Costa Rica. http://www.therealcostarica.com/health_education_costa_rica/doctors_dentists.html

 

 Summary about emergency services in Costa Rica.

http://www.therealcostarica.com/health_education_costa_rica/emergency_services.htm

Summary about Hospitals in Costa Rica. 

http://www.therealcostarica.com/health_education_costa_rica/private_hospitals.html

 

Nicoya  (Caja de Seguro)                                                       685-5066

Liberia  (Caja de Seguro)                                                       666-0011

 

CIMA - San Jose                                                                   208-1000

 

500 Meters West of Prospero Fernandez tollbooth, next to PriceSmart Escazu, San Jose

 

MAP - http://www.hospitalsanjose.net/ubicacion.htm 

Phone:506 208-1000                                                                    
Fax: 506 208-1001
Email: publicrelations@N0SPAM.hospitalcima.com
Web: http://www.hospitalcima.com

CIMA HOSPITAL SAN JOSE; A STATE-OF-THE-ART, USA-AFFILIATED MEDICAL CENTER NOW IN COSTA RICA!
A new, modern medical complex consisting of a spacious, full-service, acute-care facility with an adjacent, seven-story, medical office building. It is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and managed by International Hospital Corporation of Dallas, Texas.

OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

- 24-hour emergency facilities staffed with both adult and pediatric trauma-certified physicians
- Helipad (Air Ambulance Access)
- 6-bed, fully-monitored and staffed Intensive Care Unit
- Special Shock and Trauma Emergency Room
- 150 qualified physicians (on site, English-speaking) representing over 40 clinical specialties
- Complete Imaging Services including High-speed Helical CT scan, Open MRI, Nuclear            Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammogram, Bone-density scan, and conventional X-ray
- Clinical and pathological laboratory services including blood bank
- 44 fully-equipped, private, modern rooms and luxury suites
- 24-hour pharmacy on site
- Emergency medical support and transport provided by affiliates throughout Costa Rica
- Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Dental specialties
- Physical Rehabilitation Services

They accept most US and European health insurance plans. Their international insurance department can coordinate your insurance claim processing, handling, and billing.

For more information, or to submit your insurance information for pre-approval, please contact the International Insurance Department.                                               Email: segurosinternacionales@hospitalcima.com
Tel.(506) 208-1091
Fax.(506) 208-1000

Hospital Clinica Biblica                                                                          522-1000


Calle Central y Calle Primera, Avenida 14, San José, Costa Rica
Tel: (506) 522-1000
Fax: (506) 221-0645

 

Web: www.clinicabiblica.com

 

Hospital Nacional de Ninos / Children’s Hospital                              222-0122

 

Web: http://www.hnn.sa.cr/

 

The Children’s hospital in downtown San Jose is a truly excellent facility and is certainly the best in Central America for children under 12 with life threatening diseases or injuries.

 

 

 

5. Emergency Transportation:

 

 Red Cross Ambulance Santa Cruz                                              680-0330

President - Pedro Castro de la O

Technical Director - Miguel Francisco Brenes Vargos

 

Costs: San Jose and back are about $200. To Nicoya or Liberia $70.

 

 

MedjetAssist

 

This company will fly the patient back to the US or Canada but the problem needs to be serious. You may need t to be admitted to a hospital first but the choice is your if the problem is serious. You need to be a member before the emergency occurs. Links to two different plans are listed below.

 

MedjetAssist Provides:

  • Worldwide air medical evacuation and repatriation when you are more than 150 miles from home
  • No limit on the cost of transport
  • Transportation to home hospital or hospital of choice
  • Specially equipped jets with medical teams

MedjetAssist Special Features:

  • No pre-existing conditions exclusions
  • No co-pay or deductible
  • Medical and legal referrals
  • 24 hour member assistance
  • Visa, passport & immunization assistance
  • Family and traveling companion(s) may accompany member during transport at no additional cost

Eligibility
Citizenship: All Nationalities
Residency: US & Canadian Residents + US & Canadian Expatriates
Ages: 0-74 ( there is a special plan for 75-85)
Coverage: Annual

Membership plans:

 

Regular Plan: Insurance for up to 90 consecutive days outside the US or Canada. http://www.medjetassistance.com/./plans/regular.asp 

 

Expat plan: Fees based on amount of uninterrupted time spent outside the US. http://www.medjetassistance.com/./plans/expatriate.asp

 

Soporte Vital de Costa Rica                                                506-285-0306

 

Email: soportevital@yahoo.com

Celular: 390-0385

Fax: 285-5433

This is a private company with medically equipped airplanes and helicopters. They have been to Junquillal and have agreed that the cleared area adjacent to Hotel Junquillal and in front of Villa Serena is suitable for helicopter landing. The cost per flight is around $3400. If the injured person could go to Tamarindo or to another airfield where a small plane can land the cost would be $1600-$2500.

 

 

6. In the event of a death

 

Sorry to be morbid but in the event that it will help someone, I decided to include this section.

http://www.amcostarica.com/040207.htm

 

Apparently all bodies of foreign nationals are taken to the Morgue Judicial (located near the airport) in San Jose and an autopsy is performed. You have to go here to fill in the appropriate paperwork and then they will release the body to the funeral home. Be sure to bring ID for you and the deceased (it is helpful to have a document that shows your relationship to that person if you do not have the same last name). If you go to the funeral home first and make the necessary decisions, it will make the process more efficient.

 

Once the morgue releases the body, they will call the funeral home so that they can pick up the body. If you decide to cremate the body, it will be at least 24 hours before you can pick up the remains after the body is released to the funeral home.

 

The US embassy was very helpful in taking care of administrative paperwork, notification of social security, following up for the final autopsy, lots of copies of the foreign death certificate etc.... Be sure to bring ID for you and the deceased (it is helpful to have a document that shows your relationship to that person if you do not have the same last name). This made things much easier upon return to the US. For emergencies involving a US citizen call 519-2000 or after hours call 506-519-2280.

 

http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/consdeath.html

 

http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/emergency.html

 

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1204.html

 

 

Canadian Embassy - http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/problems/deaths-en.asp

 

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/latin-america/sanjose/assisting/assistance-en.asp

 

 

Wills and assets –

 

http://www.amcostarica.com/052206.htm

http://www.amcostarica.com/022105.htm

http://www.amcostarica.com/041006.htm

 

 

Funeral Homes in San Jose  http://www.amcostarica.com/110104.htm

 

JARDINES DEL RECUERDO (has cremation facilities – only one in Costa Rica) - they were good to deal with. They accept credit cards (VISA). The costs were very reasonable (much less than in the US). Their English was limited and it is not like dealing with a US funeral home but we were pleased with their services both times.

Address:  From Pizza Hut Paseo Colon 300 meters South, San Jose, Costa Rica
Contact:  Giovanni Corazzari
Telephone:  (506) 222-90-22
Fax:  (506) 233-3176
English speaking staff:  Yes – some

I hope this information is helpful to you.  I have made an effort to keep this information accurate and up to date but I cannot guarantee its accuracy.  It was compiled based on personal experiences and the experiences of others, your experiences may differ.  -Emer