Emergencies and Essential Information
🚨 EMERGENCIES
☎️ 911: NATIONAL EMERGENCY LINE
24-hour service to request assistance from police, ambulance, fire department, or other emergency services.
In the event of an emergency, this should be the first number you call.
🚑 RED CROSS — MONTEVERDE
📞 +506 2645-6128
Provides emergency care and ambulance services in Monteverde. In an emergency, services can also be requested via 911.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W239xKnqCJNYfz7i6
👮 PUBLIC FORCE — POLICE
📞 +506 2645-7074
To request police assistance, report security issues, or report any incident requiring police presence.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2xEw6sPrYLGwGUzR8
🚒 COSTA RICA FIRE DEPARTMENT
📞 +506 2645-7512
Response to fires, accidents, rescues, and other situations requiring fire department assistance.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4wNTwy5yN6Bn6xg8
🏥 HEALTH AND PHARMACIES
🏥 SANTA ELENA CLINIC
📞 +506 2645-5076 / +506 2645-5716
Medical care center located in Santa Elena; available for general medical attention or health-related inquiries.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CA9cwAyjLEuLCzhWA
🏥 MONTEVERDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CLINIC
📞 +506 2645-7778
📱 +506 8304-2121 / +506 8391-9290
Private medical service for situations requiring urgent care. Located in Cerro Plano, across from Rafael Arguedas School.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7QQVDCVTkPhNZ5nR7
💊 VITOSI PHARMACY
📞 +506 2645-5004
Pharmacy located in downtown Santa Elena. Convenient for purchasing medications, personal care products, and basic health supplies.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GwCYCZ92gLa4Po9z7
💊 DON GERARDO PHARMACY — MONTEVERDE
📞 +506 2645-7060
Pharmacy located in Monteverde, offering medications and basic products to meet your needs during your stay.
📍 Plaza Monteverde Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RNaLBLQcLwDPvu2o8
📍 Monteverde Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FV93TezM33u4V1ML7
🚗 ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY
🚨 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
📞 911 — Emergencies
In the event of a traffic accident, call 911 if there are injuries or an emergency situation. The INS number can be used to request assistance related to traffic accidents.
👮 OIJ — Judicial Investigation Agency
📞 +506 2645-5992
To report crimes or situations requiring investigation by the Judicial Investigation Agency.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iGQ2bk66CHt812b89
⛽GAS STATIONS
⛽JSM MONTEVERDE
The first gas station if arriving via Route 606, or the last one before Route 1 if leaving via Route 606. In addition to standard fuels, it also features a charging station for electric vehicles.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JGcjoy7Wgw7VHEtR8
⛽SERVICENTRO MONTEVERDE
A gas station near the center of Monteverde. In addition to fuel, it offers tire repair and other services.
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d8E1zAKFBnYhzZSE6
🏠 WONDERS HOUSES
If you are staying at Wonders Houses, please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any questions, assistance, recommendations, or issues related to your stay.
🌿 We are happy to help you enjoy a comfortable, safe, and unforgettable stay in Monteverde. 💚
Where to Stay Nearby
We take great care to make our houses as safe as possible so that you will hopefully not have any need for this guide:
- Moon Wonders House — futuristic stilt home with forest views
- Above the Gulf House — ocean-view terrace on a 27-acre private property
- Canopy Wonders House — a home among the treetops
- Forest Garden House — gardens, birds, and quiet
- Mountain Wonders Chalet — a historic, recently remodeled home with private garage
- Natural Wonders House — a cozy 2-bedroom retreat for couples
- Ficus Wonders Bus — a converted bus in the cloud forest — the most unusual bed in Monteverde
Plan the Rest of Your Trip
This guide is part of our Monteverde series, written by local hosts: