Essentials

Bank/ATM

Banco Nacional. Centro Comercial Playa Carmen, At crossroads, Malpais, Puntarenas, 60111. 2640–0640.

Medical Center

Lifeguard Urgent Medical Centre. This medical center at the crossroads in Malpaís stands on guard 24 hours a day and will make hotel visits if you're injured or too sick to move. At crossroads, around corner from BCR bank, Malpais, Puntarenas. 4001–9867 ext 12/2220–0911; lifeguardcostarica.com.

Pharmacy

Farmacia Amiga. Centro Comercial Playa Carmen, at crossroads, Malpais, Puntarenas, 60111. 2640–0463. Weekdays 8–8, Sat. 8–7.