National Emergency Numbers (Available 24/7)
- General Emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): 📞 911
- Bilingual operators (Spanish/English) are available.
- Ambulance / Red Cross: 📞 128
- Fire Department: 📞 118
- Police Department: 📞 117
- Rural Police (for remote areas like Carate): 📞 127
Tourist Support
Email: info@osatourism.com
Osa Tourism Information Center:
WhatsApp: 📞 +506 8509 6079
U.S. Embassy Assistance
- U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica:
- Website: cr.usembassy.gov
- Phone: +506 2519 2000
Local Emergency Services Near Carate
Carate is a remote area, so the nearest emergency services are located in Puerto Jiménez:
- Sirena Ranger Station: 📞 +506 8846-4734
- Puerto Jiménez Health Clinic: 📞 +506 2735 5029
- Puerto Jiménez Fire Station: 📞 +506 2735 6363
- Puerto Jiménez Police Station: 📞 +506 2735 5491
- Dr. D Skotak (Private Medical Services): 📞 +506 8820 2457
In case of severe emergencies, air ambulance services can transport patients to San José in approximately 45 minutes.
Transportation Assistance
- Collective Transport (Puerto Jiménez to Carate): 📞 +506 8832 8680
- Taxi Services in Puerto Jiménez:
- Arturo: 📞 +506 8857 6045
- Juan: 📞 +506 8717 7050
- Moises: 📞 +506 8788 7689
- Olidier Lopez: 📞 +506 8815 5397