Emergency Room in Riviera Nayarit

Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit, in Bucerias, is Hospital CMQ’s emergency room for the Nayarit side of Banderas Bay. From Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Punta Mita and Sayulita. 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 Riviera Nayarit?

CMQ Riviera Nayarit treats any health issue that needs immediate attention, for adults and children — from accidents and severe pain to sudden complications of a chronic condition. It offers the same emergency capabilities as our Puerto Vallarta hospitals: on-site lab, imaging, pharmacy, operating rooms, hospitalization, and its own 24/7 ambulance service, so you don’t need to travel elsewhere for tests or treatment.

When should I go to the ER in Riviera Nayarit?

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, motorcycle, or ATV accident, or a fall with a possible fracture
• Any symptom that feels life-threatening for you or someone with you

What situations do you treat in Riviera Nayarit?

Beyond general emergencies, our Riviera Nayarit ER is prepared for the situations most common along this stretch of coast:

• Surfing, boating, and beach accidents in Punta Mita and Sayulita
• Heat stroke, dehydration, and sun exposure
• Jellyfish, stingray, and scorpion stings; animal bites
• Traffic and ATV accidents on the highway between Bucerías and Punta Mita
• Food poisoning and traveler’s diarrhea with dehydration
• Complications from chronic conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, common among seasonal residents and snowbirds
• Severe allergic reactions

What if I’m farther away, in Punta Mita or Sayulita?

CMQ Riviera Nayarit is the closest full-service ER for the entire Nayarit side of the bay. If you’re in Punta Mita, Sayulita, or another point farther from Bucerias our own ambulance service can be dispatched to you, with cardiac monitoring, medications, and airway management starting the moment the team reaches you.

What can I expect on arrival?

A nurse triages every patient immediately, and the most serious cases are seen first. CMQ Riviera Nayarit has on-site lab, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, and MRI, so tests happen without a transfer elsewhere. Bilingual staff are available to help international and seasonal residents 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. CMQ Riviera Nayarit keeps imaging, lab, operating rooms, and medication on site, so treatment can start without waiting for a transfer to Puerto Vallarta.

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