Merida Emergency Numbers
Awhile ago, friends of ours had a medical emergency in the middle of the night and had no idea who to call. We ourselves have needed to report something unusual on the street (in our case, an alarm system that refused to shut down) and did not know how to contact the police. The number in our Paginas Amarillos (Yellow Pages) wasn’t correct. And frankly, even when we are not rushed or in a panic, we find the Paginas Amarillos puzzling at best. When you are hurt or in trouble or just plain annoyed, but you don’t know the language, information you may need is a lot harder to find.
So here are the emergency numbers you might need to know!
MERIDA EMERGENCY NUMBERS
General Emergency: 113
Red Cross (Cruz Roja) Ambulance: 065 or 924-9813 (free ambulance)
Green Angels Roadside Assistance: 983-1184
Ayuntatel (Merida Citizen's Line): 924-4000 or 070
Merida Police Department: 942-0060
Merida Fire Department: 924-9242 or 923-2971
TaxiMetro: 982-7575
Taxi Santa Ana (24 hours): 928-5600
English speaking Taxi Drivers:
- Simon at 999-241-8917
- Mario at 999-353-1724
- Roberto Lara at 999-960-1746
Where To Catch the Bus in Merida and How To Take The Bus
CMA Hospital: Calle 54 y Perez Ponce, (near WalMart) – 926-2111
CEM Hospital: Calle 60 and Ave. Colon (near Hyatt Hotel) – 920-4040
Star Medica Hospital: Calle 26 #199 x 15, Fracc. Altabrisa (near Altabrisa shopping center) 999-930-2880 (ext. 5 for emergencies)
Clinica de Merida Hospital: Ave. Itzaes, (near the Donde circle) 999-925-4508 (they have their own ambulance service)
Doctor Who Makes House Calls: Dr Rebas at 999 172-4772 (Speaks English. Charges $500 pesos)
Alfa Ambulance Service (serves Star Medica) ‐ 924‐1322
Sami Ambulance Service (serves Star Medica)‐ 925‐4048
Official Translator in Merida: Pilla Marcin de Azarcoya, (999) 944-9517 or (999) 920-2011
Alcoholics Anonymous in Merida (in English): aameridamexico.weebly.com/
24-Hour Vets:
Tony or Nelson – 044-999-156-9806
Jose or Sandra – 044-999-900-9445
Animal Rescue: AFAD – 044-999-947-6319 or 044-999-152-0949 (both cel phones)
CFE (Electricity): 071
JAPAY (Water): 930-3450
Telmex (Phone): 01-800-123-0000
PROGRESO EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency on cell phone (Telcel): 113
Fire Department: 116 or 969 935-0130
Cruz Roja/ Red Cross Ambulance: 969 935-1624
Police: 969 935-0026
Taxi: 969 935-0198
Green Angels (Emergency Road Service): 078
Ayuntamiento/City Hall: (969) 103-6000
Centro de Salud (Health Center): 969-935-0053
Centro Medico Americano (Medical Services): 969-935-0769
Vets Akita: 969 935 2547
CFE (Electricity): 071
Smapap (Water): 969 935 3669
Telmex: 01-800-123-0000
As always, we welcome your comments. If you have any numbers you think should be added to this list, let us know.
- Read about Working Gringa’s experience at a local emergency room.
- If you missed our report on local hospitals, you’ll find that here.
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Working Gringos 10 years ago
Mary Lou, our new website design, which is in the works, will have dates. Stay tuned!!
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Mary Lou Martin 10 years ago
It would be so helpful if you could put a "last updated" note on all your articles.
Is this the most current list, as per your comment above?
Thanks for a wonderful publication.
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Working Gringos 10 years ago
We are actually checking them right now. They will be updated by the time you get here!
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Ewker Walker 10 years ago
Just checking to see if all of the numbers above are still good. We will be there in February. Thanks.
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Sara Lowry 10 years ago
Can you direct me in the right direction to complain about the roads in Celestun. I live at the Condo Resort of Playa Maya Condominiums and just recently the Resort and Ximim paid to fix the road from the Army base to our Resorts. From the village to the Army base is absolutely terrible. Both of us bring a lot of business to Celestun. Tourist are very disappointed at the condition of not only the village but the road which is Calle 12. The road into the village and the return has large pot holes, very hard on a vehicle when you are not familar with the road. We have asked and pleaded with the local Mayor and she does nothing to fix the roads.
This is the second time we have paid personally to fix the road.
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Jose A Herrera 10 years ago
Excellent information...I am fully bilingual and gladly offer help to anyone who may need a translation.
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Working Gringos 11 years ago
Why, thank you John!! Don't mind if we do :-)
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John Sellhorn 11 years ago
Absolutely brilliant. Take a well earned bow once again.
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Working Gringos 11 years ago
Yes, David, it is current!
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David Gostnell 11 years ago
This is valuable information. I notice it was posted in 2007. Is it current?
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Amy 11 years ago
Who is a good doctor to go to when you have, um, stomach issues? Is there anyone near the Centro?
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