Snowbirds & Seasonal Residents Healthcare

If you spend several months a year in Puerto Vallarta or the Riviera Nayarit, Hospital CMQ offers ongoing medical care: prescription refills, chronic condition management, and access to specialists, with reports you can share with your doctor back home.

What is seasonal resident care?

Every year, thousands of Canadians and Americans spend the winter in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. That time away from home shouldn’t mean a pause in your medical care, especially if you live with a chronic condition.

At Hospital CMQ, we provide continuity of care while you’re here: from refilling a prescription to coordinating with your primary doctor back home.

When should you seek care as a seasonal resident?

• You live with hypertension, diabetes, or another chronic condition that needs regular monitoring.
• You’re running low on a medication you need to refill during your stay.
• You want a general check-up when you arrive, especially after a long flight.
• Your doctor back home asked for reports or test results while you’re here for the season.

What services are available?

• Prescription refills and adjustments for chronic conditions.
• Monitoring and management of conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart issues.
• Access to specialists across more than 30 medical fields.
• Medical reports in English to share with your primary doctor when you return home.

What to expect at your first visit as a seasonal resident

Bring your medical records, your current medication list, and, if possible, your most recent test results. This helps your doctor continue your treatment without starting from scratch.

If this is your first season in the area, consider booking a general check-up when you arrive, especially if you live with a chronic condition.

How do I choose between a general check-up and a specialist?

If you don’t have a diagnosed condition and just want a check-up when you arrive in the bay, a general practitioner is a good starting point. If you already have a diagnosis (for example, in cardiology or endocrinology), it’s more efficient to book directly with the relevant specialist.

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Content reviewed by the Hospital CMQ medical team · Reviewed: 6 de agosto de 2026

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