Playa Matapalo · Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Fast, friendly urgent care in Matapalo
Your quick response to medical emergencies. Expert, efficient care at Hotel Riu in Playa Matapalo, for hotel guests, locals and visitors to the Papagayo area, with ground and air ambulance and hotel visits when you need them.
Open every day 9 AM – 6 PM · 24/7 for emergencies
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Opening hours
Every day 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
24/7 for emergencies
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Hotel Riu, Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste
Our services
Care for every urgent need
From a quick consultation to emergency transport, our team is ready to help.
Ground ambulance
Fast, reliable ambulance service with an expert team ready to provide emergency medical assistance and safe transport.
Air ambulance
Fast and safe medical transfers with specialized equipment, at a national and international level.
Home & hotel visits
Medical care in the comfort of your home or hotel, with a qualified team ready to help.
General medicine
Our general practitioners treat a wide variety of conditions with comprehensive, personalized care.
Laboratory
A wide range of clinical analyses with accurate results for proper diagnosis and treatment.
X-rays
State-of-the-art X-ray equipment for clear, detailed diagnostic images.
Ground & air ambulance
When every second counts, we’re already on our way
Our ambulance team is ready to provide emergency care and safe transport, and our air ambulance handles fast, safe transfers anywhere in Costa Rica and abroad.
About us
Part of a medical network you can trust
Matapalo Urgent Care is dedicated to providing exceptional, urgent medical care to Playa Matapalo, the Papagayo area and the surrounding beaches of Guanacaste. As part of Medi Red Costa Rica, and now Medismart, we offer patient-centered, affordable and high-quality health services.
Whether you live here or you’re on vacation at the resort, we’ll guide you to the right care quickly, including transfers to specialists and hospitals when needed.
Always ready
Care you can count on
Advanced life support ambulances, expert care on call and modern treatments, here for you in Playa Matapalo and all of Guanacaste.
Medismart partner
Now we are part of Medismart!
Medismart members can save up to 80% at Matapalo Urgent Care and every urgent care in the Medi Red network. Just show your Medismart membership when you arrive.
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Years caring for Costa Rica
25
Qualified doctors
14+
Medical centers in the network
28,436
Satisfied patients
Your visit
Care that feels personal
We take the time to listen, explain and make sure you feel looked after, from the first question to your follow-up.
- General consultations for locals and travelers
- Open every day, and 24/7 for emergencies
- Laboratory tests, X-rays and electrocardiogram
- Care for hotel guests, right at Hotel Riu
- Help with national and international insurance
- Ambulance and hospital transfers when needed
Patient reviews
Rated excellent on Google
Insurance
We work with national and international insurance
Traveling? We can help you with your insurance paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
Medi Red network
14+ medical centers across Costa Rica
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Hours & location
| Monday – Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Emergencies | 24/7 |
Hotel Riu, Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
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Need medical attention now?
Don’t wait. Contact Matapalo Urgent Care for immediate, professional assistance. We are here to take care of you when you need it most.