Emergency Numbers for San Carlos, Sonora Mexico.
For emergencies, call 9-1-1. To contact police, fire department, Rescate, Red Cross and Civil Protection, you can dial 911.
As of September 2023, All Emergency Calls go through 911.
There is no need to call Rescate directly. Call 911.
The bilingual operator will determine which emergency medical service is required — police, fire, or ambulance service.
Please use 911 for emergencies only.
If your situation is non life threatening, you are asked to call the San Carlos police at 622-226-1400 or 622-226-1932.
San Carlos Red Cross (Cruz Roja)
San Carlos Red Cross is in the Bahia across from the Esterito Cafe. Dial 911 if you require assistance.
There is a clinic with 2 emergency rooms, 2 state-of-the-art 2022 Ford Transit ambulances and trained personnel that will operate 24/7 for the safety and benefit of everyone.
It is a free service.
In Guaymas, the Red Cross Station (Cruz Roja) next to the VW Dealership gives emergency treatment. Tel is 222-5555 (Emergency).
Facebook: cruzrojaguaymas
Rescate de San Carlos
Emergency: call 911. The 911 dispatch center dispatches the nearest ambulance, so if you need our help, dial 911 and remember to ask for a RESCATE ambulance.
Rescate in an emergency first-responder ambulance and first aid service located just off the main street (Tetakawi Blvd) by the Creston Sector OXXO in San Carlos. They have well equipped ambulances and EMT’s on site 24/7. The EMT’s can contact a local physician when necessary (Physician fees may be involved).
For non-emergency, call: 226-0911 or 226-0101 (Business Office).
Rescate was founded and is maintained solely by fund raisers & donations received from the San Carlos community. Throughout the year, there are fund-raising events to support Rescate services. These include fishing tournaments, bazaars, rummage sales (tianguis), the annual Melodrama, and publication of a cookbook and community directory of residents and services. The best way to support Rescate is by becoming an annual Gold Card Member.
Rescate can arrange to take patients to hospitals in Hermosillo via a Private Ambulance Service. (This is free for 18kt & 24kt Gold Card Members, IF requested, and arranged for, by your physician).
It may be possible for foreigners to sign up for private health insurance or for the government-sponsored insurance, once they have their FM3s.
Emergency Hospital in Guaymas
In May 2024, a new Emergency Hospital was inaugurated in Guaymas by the San José Sonora Medical Group.
The San José Emergency Hospital (Urgencias San José) is open 24 hours a day to address any emergency health services of the community.
It has state-of-the-art medical equipment and doctors & nurses specialized and trained to provide the highest quality of service. The hospital includes a Shock Room, Observation Area, Plasters and splints, Radiology and Imaging (X-rays and Ultrasound), Clinical Analysis Laboratory, Pharmacy, Ventilators, Monitors, Transfer Incubators and more.
The hospital is located on Agustín García López Boulevard in Guaymas, next to the Mexican Red Cross (just past the Nissan car dealership). See Map.
Firefighters (Bomberos)
San Carlos’ new Fire Station Number 4 (as of 2021): 622-690-2180 (24 hours). Bomberos (fire) Guaymas 622-221-3231.
In Guaymas, call: (622) 222 00 10 & 222 74 44
Calle 14 y Ave. 10 Colonia Centro Guaymas, Sonora
Policía Municipal
Telephone: 622-224-0105 (norte) and 622-222-7444 (centro)
Address: Calle 11 y Avenida 9 Guaymas, Sonora
Green Angels (Angeles Verdes)
Orientation, assistance and tourist help on highways
Telephone: 078
For more information on the Green Angels.
Comisario San Carlos
Telephone: 622-226-1400, 622-226-1932
Comisario, Dr. Neil Lozano Márquez
Address: Paseo de las Ostras 109 Esq. Ostión y Calamar, San Carlos
email: comisaria_sancarlos@hotmail.com
Pharmacies
There are a lot of pharmacies (Farmacias) in Guaymas and San Carlos. Most medications do not require a prescription, and often they are cheaper to buy here than in the US or Canada. However, some prescriptions may be rather pricey without insurance. Always ask “Cual es el mas barato” to avoid paying marked-up prices.
The best prices are at Benavidez and VH Farmacias.
If you have a pre-existing condition and will require medications here, check to make sure they can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Hospital
Cima Hospital in Hermosillo.
Doctors
In San Carlos, there are several reputable clinics that are popular with the Americans and Canadians. Search the directory for doctors in San Carlos and Guaymas.
Any visit to doctor will likely be a “pay-as-you-go” service. Check in advance if they accept credit cards as payment.
Dentists
There are several excellent dentists in San Carlos and Guaymas. Search the directory for dentist in San Carlos or Guaymas.
