Emergency Room in Puerto Vallarta

Hospital CMQ runs two emergency rooms in Puerto Vallarta: CMQ City Center, near the Malecón and Zona Romántica, and CMQ Premiere, close to Costco, Marina Vallarta and the Main Hotel Zone. Both are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No appointment needed. Bilingual staff available at all times.

What is emergency care at Hospital CMQ in Puerto Vallarta?

Our Puerto Vallarta emergency rooms treat any health issue that needs immediate attention, for adults and children. From accidents and severe pain to sudden complications of a chronic condition. Both CMQ City Center and CMQ Premiere offer the same emergency capabilities: on-site lab, imaging, pharmacy, operating rooms, hospitalization, and 24/7 ambulance service, so you don’t need to travel between facilities while you or a loved one is unwell.

When should I go to the ER in Puerto Vallarta?

Come to Emergency right away if you have:

• Chest pain, trouble breathing, or fainting
• Heavy bleeding or a serious injury
• Very high fever that doesn’t respond to medication, especially in children
• Signs of severe dehydration, confusion, or seizures
• A traffic or motorcycle accident, or a fall with a possible fracture
• Any symptom that feels life-threatening for you or someone with you

What situations do we treat in Puerto Vallarta?

Beyond general emergencies, our Puerto Vallarta ERs can handle the situations most common to the city and its coastline:

• Traffic, motorcycle, and ATV accidents along the Malecón and the hotel zone
• Heat stroke, dehydration, and sun exposure
• Water sports and beach accidents, like snorkeling, surfing, jellyfish or stingray stings
• Falls and injuries in Zona Romántica’s cobblestone streets and nightlife areas
• Alcohol or substance intoxication
• Food poisoning and traveler’s diarrhea with dehydration
• Severe allergic reactions and animal bites
• Complications from chronic conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, in seasonal residents

Which Puerto Vallarta hospital should I go to?

Both locations offer the same 24/7 emergency capabilities, so the right choice is usually the closest one:

If you’re near the Malecón, Zona Romántica, Amapas, Conchas Chinas, or Mismaloya, CMQ City Center is closest. If you’re in Marina Vallarta, Fluvial Vallarta, the Main Hotel Zone, or Las Aralias, CMQ Premiere is closest. Not sure which one? Message us on WhatsApp with your location and we’ll guide you.

What can I expect on arrival?

A nurse triages every patient immediately, and the most serious cases are seen first. Both Puerto Vallarta locations have on-site lab, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, and MRI, so tests happen without a transfer elsewhere. More than 100 specialists are on call across our hospitals, and bilingual staff are available to help international visitors through every step.

Why does timing matter in an emergency?

In emergencies like a heart attack, stroke, severe allergic reaction, or serious accident, every minute without care can affect the outcome. Both our Puerto Vallarta hospitals keep imaging, lab, operating rooms, and medication on site, so treatment can start without waiting for a transfer.

Content reviewed by the Hospital CMQ care team. Last updated: August 2026.