Emergency help
All verifiedWho to call and where to go, fast.
General guest information — not medical advice. In a real emergency, call 911 first, then contact your host.
Hospital CMQ City Center
Verified Oct 17, 2026Emiliano Zapata
Central 24/7 emergency and walk-in urgent-care hospital with bilingual staff and on-site CT/X-ray; the best guest-usable option for anything beyond a simple pharmacy issue, about 8-15 min by Uber/taxi from Casa Jirafa. Re-verified 2026-09-16: CMQ lists City Center at Basilio Badillo 365 with phone (322) 223-1919; CMQ Premiere at Av. Francisco Villa 1749 with phone (322) 226-6500; and CMQ Riviera Nayarit in Bucerias. Keep CMQ City Center as the closest central serious-care option, but guests should call 911 for true emergencies.
Source: hospitalcmq.com
Hospiten Puerto Vallarta
Verified Oct 17, 2026Zona Hotelera
Full private hospital on the hotel-zone artery with ICU beds and strong international-patient/insurance support; a credible north-side alternate to CMQ for serious care. Re-verified 2026-09-16: Hospiten lists Puerto Vallarta appointment contact by email consultorios.pvr@hospiten.com and phone +52 (322) 226-2080 ext. 2503/2505. Keep as hotel-zone/private-hospital option and international-patient support lead.
Source: hospiten.com
CanMex Health
Verified Oct 17, 2026Emiliano Zapata
English-friendly clinic for same-day minor-illness care (stomach bugs, flu, UTI, mild dehydration) with rapid tests and IV fluids, and it offers house/hotel visits across PV; after-hours WhatsApp +52 322 212 6060. Re-verified 2026-09-16: CanMex Health advertises 24/7 house calls and hotel visits across Puerto Vallarta, same-day visits, rapid tests, medications when appropriate, and clear follow-up plans. Keep as a practical minor-illness/house-call option, not a replacement for emergency services.
Source: canmexhealth.com
Doctor At Home PV
Verified Oct 17, 2026Zona Hotelera
English-speaking doctor service offering home and hotel visits in Puerto Vallarta; a convenient alternate to CanMex for minor illness when guests would rather not leave the house. Re-verified 2026-09-16: Doctor At Home PV states coverage across Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas including Hotel Zone, Marina Vallarta, Versalles, Downtown, Romantic Zone, Conchas Chinas, and Nuevo Nayarit, with services subject to coverage/availability and quote request online.
Source: doctorathomepuertovallarta.com
Hospital Versalles
Verified Oct 17, 2026Versalles
Private hospital in the Versalles neighborhood; a useful north-side clinic/specialist and hospital anchor if location or insurance network makes it preferable. Re-verified 2026-09-16 via official tourism directory: Hospital Versalles is listed at Lucerna 145, Versalles, Puerto Vallarta, phone 322 224 92 92. Keep as a north/Versalles-area private hospital option; verify live services by phone before directing guests for non-emergency care.
Source: visitpuertovallarta.com
Advance Medical Center
Verified Oct 17, 2026Versalles
Versalles medical center geared toward specialist, medical-dental and scheduled care rather than first-line ER; handy for non-emergency appointments. Re-verified 2026-09-16: keep Advance Medical Center as scheduled/specialist-care context, not first-line ER. Confirm appointment type and insurance/payment directly before sending guests.
Source: advancemedicalcenter.com
Vallarta Medical Center
Verified Oct 17, 2026Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
North-side hospital/clinic near Plaza Caracol just east of Versalles/Fluvial routes; a practical extra option for medical needs on that side of town. Re-verified 2026-09-16: Vallarta Medical Center remains a north-side medical option in the guidebook, but current official-source detail is thin; verify phone/location/live services before guest referral.
Hospital CMQ Premiere — 24/7 bilingual emergency care
Verified Oct 17, 2026Av. Francisco Villa 1749, Col. Vallarta Villas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Private hospital with a 24/7 emergency room, on-site imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, ambulance service, and bilingual staff. Call +52 322 226 6500. Bring identification and travel-insurance details; direct billing depends on the policy. For Casa Jirafa and the Romantic Zone, CMQ City Center on Basilio Badillo may be closer, but CMQ Premiere is the larger Fluvial-area option.
Source: hospitalcmq.com
Hospital Joya Marina — formerly Hospital San Javier Puerto Vallarta
Verified Oct 17, 2026Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2760, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48333
The former Hospital San Javier Marina now operates as Hospital Joya Marina. It provides 24/7 emergency care, intensive care, blood-bank and cardiac services. Call +52 322 226 1010. The hospital serves international visitors, but guests should ask for English-language assistance and confirm insurance or payment arrangements on arrival.
Source: hospitaljoya.com
Hospital Medassist — south-side 24/7 emergency hospital
Verified Oct 17, 2026Manuel M. Diéguez 360, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380
A private hospital close to the Romantic Zone with a 24/7 emergency room and ambulance service, plus intensive care, operating rooms, laboratory and imaging. Its English-language site is useful for visitors. Reception is +52 322 223 0487; call ahead when possible and ask specifically for an English-speaking staff member.
Source: hospitalmedassist.com
Cruz Roja Mexicana Puerto Vallarta — ambulance and emergency support
Verified Oct 17, 2026Río de la Plata at Río Balsas, Col. López Mateos, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48340
Puerto Vallarta's Mexican Red Cross delegation lists ambulance service around the clock, seven days a week. Published local numbers include +52 322 222 1533, +52 322 222 4973 and +52 322 223 4305. For an immediate life-threatening emergency, dial Mexico's national emergency number 911 first and give a precise location.
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PV Dental — English-friendly urgent dental care
Verified Oct 17, 2026Ignacio L. Vallarta 322, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Established dental clinic in the Romantic Zone that treats visitors and specifically documents experience with dental emergencies. Services include fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and implants. Call +52 322 222 5359 or WhatsApp +52 322 182 0582 for the fastest available appointment. Posted hours are Monday–Friday 9:00–18:00 and Saturday 9:00–14:00; it is not a 24-hour clinic.
Source: pvdentalhealthcare.com
Hospital CMQ Premiere
Verified Oct 17, 2026Av. Francisco Villa 1749, Col. Vallarta Villas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A private hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, bilingual staff, advanced imaging, intensive care, an on-site pharmacy and ambulance service. It accepts many travel and international insurance plans, but guests should carry identification, their policy card and proof of coverage; confirm direct-billing arrangements with the insurer whenever circumstances allow. For emergencies call +52 322 226 6500.
Source: hospitalcmq.com
Hospital Medassist
Verified Oct 17, 2026Manuel M. Diéguez 360, Col. Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A private hospital close to Zona Romántica with 24/7 emergency care and round-the-clock walk-in medical consultations without an appointment. It is a practical nearby option for urgent illness or injury when staying south of the Río Cuale. Call reception at +52 322 223 0487; for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first.
Source: hospitalmedassist.com
Hospital San Javier Marina
Verified Oct 17, 2026Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2760, Zona Hotelera Norte, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A private hospital serving the Hotel Zone and Marina area with bilingual staff, 24-hour emergency physicians, laboratory, imaging, blood bank and land or air ambulance capability. It is well positioned for guests staying north of downtown. The main emergency contact is +52 322 226 1010, extension 303; bring identification and insurance details if available.
Source: sanjavier.com.mx
Farmacia Guadalajara Zona Romántica
Verified Oct 17, 2026Insurgentes 261, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A 24-hour branch of a major Mexican pharmacy chain, useful for legitimate prescription and over-the-counter medicines, basic first-aid supplies and late-night essentials. Ask for a receipt, retain original packaging and remember that antibiotics and other controlled medicines require a valid prescription; a pharmacy is not a substitute for an emergency department.
Source: farmaciasguadalajara.com