Puerto Escondido

Medical Assistance

International Friends of Puerto Escondido (44954/540-3816. www.ifope.com). Puerto Escondido Hospital (UMQ, Av. Oaxaca 720. 954/582-1288) is the town's largest hospital. Police (954/582-0498 in Puerto Escondido). Red Cross (954/582-0550). The Tourist Police (954/582-3343).patrol the beaches and help travelers deal with issues like lost passports. Most officers speak at least enough English to get by. It has a small storefront near the tourist information booth at the north end of the Adoquín.