Emergencies in Los Cabos

The state of Baja California Sur has instituted an emergency number for police and fire: 060. A second number, 065, is available to summon medical assistance. Both numbers can be used throughout the state, and there are English-speaking operators. For medical emergencies, Tourist Medical Assist Co. operates Balboa Hospital & Walk-In Clinic in Cabo San Lucas. Another option is air medical services, find a provider through the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS); several of the U.S.-headquartered operations have bases around Mexico, so they can reach you more quickly.

Emergency Services

AAMS (703/836-8732. www.aams.org). Highway Patrol (624/146-0573 in San José del Cabo; 612/122-0369 in La Paz). Police (624/142-2835 in San José del Cabo; 624/143-3977 in Cabo San Lucas; 612/122-0477 in La Paz). Balboa Hospital & Walk-In Clinic (911 Lazaro Cárdenas Av., Cabo San Lucas. 624/143-5911).

Foreign Consulates

Consular Agent in Cabo San Lucas (Blvd. Marina, Local C-4, Plaza Nautica, Cabo San Lucas. 624/143-3566). Consulate General Tijuana (Av. Tapachula 96, Colonia Hipodromo, Tijuana. 664/622-7400. tijuana.usconsulate.gov).

Hospitals & Clinics

AmeriMed (Av. Cárdenas at Paseo Marina, Cabo San Lucas. 624/143-9670). Centro de Especialidades Médicas (Calle Delfines 110, La Paz. 612/124-0400).

Pharmacies

AmeriMed (Av. Cárdenas at Paseo Marina, Cabo San Lucas. 624/143-9670). Farmacia Baja California (Calle Independencia at Av. Madero, La Paz. 612/122-0240).