Health and Emergencies Information for in San Miguel de Allende

If you were to face any kind of emergency, get in contact with the embassy or consulate of your country of origin, or approach the officers of the Tourist Police, a unit prepared to handle situations and orientate tourists. They can be easily spotted on the surroundings of the main attractions of San Miguel de Allende or in the capital city of Guanajuato. It is advisable to call or go to the following institutions:

• Emergency - Ph: 01 (415) 152-0911 or 152-0650

• Fire Dept. - Ph: 01 (415) 152-2888 or 152-3238

• Police - Ph: 01 (415) 152-0022

• Red Cross - Ph: 01 (415) 152-1616 or 152-4225

• Hospital de la Fe - Ph: 01 (415) 152-2233 or 152-2320

• State's Department of Tourism - Ph: 01 (415) 152-6565

• Municipal Tourism - Ph: 01 (415) 152-0900

• National Migration Institute - Ph: 01 (415) 152-8991

• USA Consular Agency - Ph: 01 (415) 152-2357 or 152-1588

If you are dialing from outside of Mexico, please dial your international operator and the Mexico country code (52) and you need the San Miguel de Allende area code (415).Calling San Miguel de Allende from the U.S.
Example: 011-52-415-555-5555

Health Concerns in Mexico

It is the opinion of the Centers for Disease Control that travelers to the Mexican state of Guanajuato are at risk for malaria if you plan on venturing out of the main cities into the forests or rivers. In San Miguel de Allende and surrounding cities their is no risk for infection. The recommended anti-malarial drug for this area is chloroquine. You should consult further with your doctor about the CDC’s recommendation and what action you should take. You can review the latest CDC traveler’s advisories at The Center for Disease Control Website.

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