In an emergency — call 911
Works throughout La Paz and all of Baja California Sur
Emergency Numbers — La Paz, Mexico
In an emergency in La Paz, call 911— Mexico's unified emergency number routes to police, fire, or medical responders throughout Baja California Sur. The numbers below are direct lines for specific services and consular contacts for visitors from the US and Canada.
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Critical Emergency Numbers
General Emergency
Police · Fire · Medical
911 is the correct number for ALL emergencies in Mexico. Use it first, always.
Municipal Police
Dirección de Seguridad Pública y Tránsito Municipal La Paz
For police emergencies, call 911 — it routes faster. Use 612-100-0607 for non-emergency reports. The Municipal Police Facebook page confirms 612-100-0607 as the current report line.
Fire Department
Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos de La Paz
For fire emergencies, call 911 first — it routes to Bomberos faster. Keep 612-123-3233 as a direct backup. Three stations operate in La Paz: Estación Central, Estación Navarro Rubio, and Camino Real.
Red Cross — Ambulance
Cruz Roja Mexicana La Paz
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) provides ambulance and emergency medical response in La Paz. Call simultaneously with 911 for serious medical emergencies.
Coast Guard / Maritime Emergency
SEMAR — Estación Naval de Búsqueda y Rescate
For maritime emergencies: hail on VHF Channel 16 first (monitored 24hrs by Capitanía de Puerto La Paz), then call 911 or SEMAR. VHF is often faster for vessels already on the water.
Private Hospitals — Emergency Rooms
Two confirmed private ERs in La Paz with 24-hour service and English-speaking staff. Both accept international insurance.
AmCare — Private Hospital & ER
AmCare Grupo Médico La Paz
Some older sources list 612-122-5603 — that number is incorrect. Use 612-122-5743.
AmCare offers a full emergency room, ambulance service, ICU, surgery, radiology, and lab — all 24 hours. English-speaking staff typically available. Accepts international insurance. Location: Cuauhtémoc 1095, entre Marcelo Rubio y Lic. Primo Verdad, La Paz. Also offers medical home visits and hotel visits.
Central de Especialidades Médicas
Private hospital with 24hr emergency — Col. Fidepaz
Private hospital with 24-hour emergency services. Location: C. Delfines 110, La Selva Fidepaz, La Paz BCS 23090. Website: centraldeespecialidadesmedicas.com. Offers specialists across multiple disciplines.
Public Hospitals
For public hospital emergencies, route through 911 — direct numbers are not confirmed for current use. Foreign nationals without Mexican social security are best served by a private ER.
IMSS Hospital — HGZ #1
Hospital General de Zona No. 1, IMSS La Paz
IMSS Hospital primarily serves patients with Mexican social security (IMSS) coverage. Foreign nationals without IMSS affiliation are best served by AmCare or Central de Especialidades Médicas for private care. For emergencies, route through 911. The 800-681-2525 national IMSS line is for appointments, not emergencies.
Hospital General de La Paz
Public state hospital
Public state hospital. Direct emergency number not confirmed in current research — use 911, which routes to the appropriate facility. For non-emergency inquiries, the BCS Secretaría de Salud (ssbcs.gob.mx) maintains the current directory.
Additional Emergency Contacts
Civil Protection — State BCS
Subsecretaría de Protección Civil BCS
Coordinates disaster response, hurricane preparedness, and civil emergencies across BCS. Office: Calle Dionisia Villarino entre Allende y Juárez, Col. Centro, La Paz. Office hours Mon–Fri 8–3pm; for after-hours emergencies use 911.
Civil Protection — Municipal La Paz
Protección Civil Municipal La Paz
Municipal-level civil protection for La Paz. For after-hours emergencies, use 911. Check facebook.com/cmpclap for the most current contact number.
Road Assistance — Green Angels
Ángeles Verdes
Ángeles Verdes (Green Angels) patrol BCS highways during daylight hours providing free roadside assistance — fuel delivery, tire changes, minor mechanical help. Dial 078 from a Mexican phone. Tow service available. Tips are appreciated but the service itself is free.
CFE — Electrical Outage / Emergency
Comisión Federal de Electricidad
Dial 071 to report electrical outages, downed power lines, damaged poles, or dangerous electrical hazards anywhere in BCS.
Anonymous Crime Reports
PGJE / Denuncia Anónima
Use 089 for anonymous phone tips or the PGJE WhatsApp (612-122-5638) to report criminal activity with photos or location data.
Línea de la Vida — Crisis Support
National mental health and crisis line
Mexico's national Línea de la Vida provides crisis support, mental health assistance, and emergency referrals. Toll-free, 24 hours.
Consular Contacts
La Paz does not have a full US or Canadian consulate — only honorary consul posts. For serious emergencies (arrest, hospitalization, lost passport), contact the consulates in Tijuana or use the 24-hour emergency lines below.
US Citizens — Emergency
US Consulate General Tijuana · La Paz honorary consul only
La Paz does not have a full US Consulate. The toll-free line (1-800-681-9374) connects to 24/7 emergency services. For routine consular services, the US Consulate General in Tijuana is the nearest full facility.
Canadian Citizens — Emergency
Global Affairs Canada · Canadian Consulate Tijuana
Canadian citizens in distress should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre (1-800-387-3124) — available 24/7. The Tijuana consulate handles BCS for routine consular matters.
Practical Notes
Does 911 work in Mexico?
Yes. Unified statewide in BCS since 2021. Works from all mobile phones and landlines. Routes to police, fire, or medical. Speak slowly and give your location first.
Which private hospital should I choose?
Both AmCare (612-122-5743) and Central de Especialidades (612-124-0400) are confirmed 24-hour private ERs. AmCare is in the downtown-central area; Central de Especialidades is in Col. Fidepaz (south La Paz). Call ahead if time allows — both accept international insurance.
Maritime emergencies
Hail VHF Channel 16 first — Capitanía de Puerto monitors continuously. Then call 911 or SEMAR (800-627-4622). VHF is faster for vessels already on the water.
Highway breakdowns
Dial 078 from a Mexican phone. Ángeles Verdes (Green Angels) patrol BCS highways during daylight hours. Service is free — fuel delivery, tools, towing. Tips are appreciated.
Travel insurance
US and Canadian health insurance typically does not cover Mexico. Get short-term travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage before traveling to La Paz.