Travel Tips
Assistance to victims
By Staff
Feb 9, 2005, 10:45

Costa Rica does have a 911 system for reporting emergencies.

Crimes discovered after the fact must be reported in person at the nearest Organization of Judicial Investigation (OIJ) Office.  The OIJ is the equivalent of the FBI but is under the authority of the judicial branch of the Costa Rican Government.  The OIJ is responsible for investigating major crimes.
In the event of a traffic accident, the vehicles must be left where they are, and not moved out of the way.  Both the Transito (Traffic Police) and the Insurance Investigator must make accident reports.  Both of these officials will come, eventually, to the accident scene upon notification.

American Embassy -  519-2000 after hours - 220-3127
Police Emergency -  911
Ambulance -   128 or 911
Fire -   118 or 911
Transit Police -   222-9330 or 222-9245
INS (Car Acidents)-  800-800-8000
OIJ -   911 or 222-1365 or 221-5337

LOST CREDIT CARDS
American Express -  0-800-012-3211
Diners Club -   257-1766
MasterCard -  257-4744
Visa International-  257-4744

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