Help Center

Everything you need to know in a critical situation can be found in the Help Center.

Emergency numbers in Costa Rica

Need help fast in Costa Rica? Learn the most important short codes for police, ambulance, fire, Red Cross, and other essential services. 911 is the main emergency line, but it’s not the only one. Save this information — it can make a difference in a critical moment.

General emergencies (fire brigade, police, ambulance) 911
Firefighters (direct) 118
National Police (Fuerza Pública – direct) 117
Rural Police 127
Red Cross (direct) 128
Psychological emergencies (toll-free line) 800-273-7869

Transit Police 2222-9330
INAMU (domestic violence) Women's Delegation 2527-3761
E-mail: delegacion@inamu.go.cr.
INAMU (domestic violence) Rights Information and Guidance Center 2527-1911
E-mail: delegacion@inamu.go.cr.

Public Transportation in Costa Rica

Buses leaving from San José

Locating bus stops, destinations, schedules, travel times and phone numbers of transport companies across the country.

Start Your Journey - Buses

Urban train routes and timetables

Location of stations, destinations, timetables, travel times. Rail transport is only available in the capital and neighboring cities.

Start Your Journey - The Train

Taxi cooperatives based in San José

When taking a taxi, make sure the taximeter (Maria) is on, it will keep track of the trip and the amount owed.

Start Your Journey - Taxi

Official Translators Authorized for Apostilles and Legalizations

Do not take the risk of bringing translated documents.
These are not officially recognized in Costa Rica unless they are translated by a translator authorized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Avoid unnecessary costs and waste of time — do the translations directly here, with the accredited translator.

RREE - Official Website