To telephone Mexico from the United States: dial the International Code (011) followed by the Country Code (052) then the 3 digit City Code (661 is Rosarito) followed by the 7 digit local phone number (ie; 123-4567). Ex. 011-52-661-123-4567
To telephone United States from Mexico:dial International Code (00) followed by Country Code (1) then the 3 digit City Code (602 is Phoenix) followed by the 7 digit local phone number (ie; 123-4567). Ex. 001-602-123-4567

GREEN ANGELS – Assistance on Toll Road from Tijuana to Ensenada 
PHONE: 01152 (617) 64675 
 
TRANSMEDIC AMBULANCE 
PHONE: 01152 (617) 81400

Medical Emergency (transfers to the USA) 
Emergency Ambulance Transfer Service to the U.S. can be arranged through Medic One Medical: within Baja: 01(800) 027-3320, in the USA (888) 901-7037 and (619) 247-6768.

Further assistance can be obtained from the Baja California Visitor Assistance Hot Line 078 or any local office of the State Secretary of Tourism.

Red Cross
132 (Emergency Dept)
Corner of Blvd Juarez & Calle Rene Ortiz
Rosarito, B.C. or Tijuana

The Red Cross in Rosarito is open 24-hours a day and is attended by an emergency physician and nursing staff. They treat patients on site, and have ambulances to transport patients to Tijuana and San Diego hospitals. Phone: 661-612-1366.

CLICK TO ENLARGE MAP HOSPITALS

Centro Medico Excel
664-634-7001 (thru 10)
Ave Paseo de los Heroes #2507
Zona del Rio, Tijuana, B.C.

Hospital Del Prado
664-681-4900 (thru 06)
Calle Bugambilias #50
Fracc. El Prado
Tijuana, B.C.

Hospital Angeles Tijuana:
9 stories, 94 rooms, Radiology, CT, MRI, etc
Avenida Paseo De Los Heroes 10999
Zono Rio Tijuana 22010
Tijuana Baja, CA, Mex.
Ph: 011-52-664-635-1900

Hospital Centro Medico Nova
Guadalupe Victoria No. 9308
Zono Rio C.P. 22320 Tijuana, B.C. Mex.
Tel: 01-664-6150
Fax: 634-3637
From USA: 619-739-4228

DIRECTIONS TO ABOVE HOSPITALS: From Calafia, drive on toll road (Quota) as if heading to cross border at San Ysidro. Before the traffic signal at the end of the border road, turn right at Avenue de Revolucion (which is before the market to your right). Go straight and bear to your right to turn right at Madero to to second light (Avenida Benito Juraez) and turn left. Get into center lane and head towards the bridge and take the road (which goes under the bridge) to the right which leads to Avenida de Los Heroes. Hospitals Nova and Excel cannot be seen from Avenida de Los Heroes. They will come up first. The last hospital, Angeles, can be seen to your right from Avenida de Los Heroes (it is just past the Abe Lincoln Statute at Diego Rivera Ave). Click the MAP icon above for map to Hospitals and SENTRI lane crossing route to United States.

About drinking the water and eating at restaurants and road stands:

Mexico’s tap water has gotten dramatically cleaner in recent years; however, it is best to stick to bottled water.  You are more likely to get a gastrointestinal infection from food.  Food contamination is generally caused by not being refrigerated.

The restaurants that cater to Americans are generally safe for eating.  Be sure to ask if ice cubes or water are “Agua Purifica.” If you see lots of Americans eating there, the food and drink is probably safe.  Bottled water and canned drinks are absolutely safe.  If you do get sick, Cipro works great and fast. (Please be aware of any contraindications for any drug and consult with your doctor as this is not medical advice.)