Experiencing any type of big or small emergency while visiting a foreign country can be quite stressful and sometimes even scary. But there is no need to panic if you are mugged or robbed, need emergency medical attention, become unexpectedly sick and have to consult or even stay in a hospital or just need a special medicine during your stay in Lima. Even if you won´t expect it in a '3rd World Country', here in Lima you will find very good services and professionals.
Our listing of emergency numbers and contact details for the tourist police and police stations, for good ambulance services, for pharmacies including places where to find homeopathic and natural medicine, for recommended hospitals and various institutions giving you support, will help you to find the right service in case you need it.
Hopefully you won´t need any of them, but it´s always better to be prepared...
There are central emergency phone numbers for the police and the fire department...
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With over 200 police stations and specialized units it will be difficult to find the right one in Lima...
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In case you need emergency medical attention, you can choose one of the listed Rescue Services...
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Lima has a wide network of pharmacies and when needed you will find a ‘botica’ or ‘farmacia’ literally around every corner...
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There are good private clinics in Lima, that absolutely can withstand the comparison with hospitals of the western hemisphere...
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If you are looking for special help with institutions that provide support groups for alcoholism, narcotics, abuse...
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