Ambulance service in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
The need for an ambulance almost always comes without warning — for you, or for someone you love. In those minutes, the last thing you need is not knowing who to call. Our certified paramedic team is ready to reach you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Need an ambulance right now? Central and southern Puerto Vallarta: (322) 223 1919 Puerto Vallarta’s Main Hotel Zone: (322) 226 6500 Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerías, Nayarit: (329) 298 0717
Which ambulance service do I need?
Advanced Life Support
For critically ill patients. Our paramedics administer medication, monitor vital signs, and stabilize the patient on the way to the hospital.
Basic Life Support
For patients who need medical assistance during transport, such as vital sign monitoring, oxygen, or bandaging, accompanied by a certified paramedic.
Transfer between hospitals, the airport, or a hotel
For stable patients who need to move from one place to another, with or without medical equipment — by stretcher, wheelchair, or ambulatory transport, depending on each patient’s needs.
For long-distance or air transport, we can coordinate with specialized providers — message us and we’ll help you sort it out.
Why choose Hospital CMQ’s ambulance service?
- Three strategic locations across Banderas Bay
- Fast response times
- Certified paramedics
- Fully equipped ambulances
- The same team that receives you at the hospital already knows your case when you arrive
Coverage by zone
Each of our hospitals dispatches its own ambulance. Call the one closest to your location:
| Hospital | Zone covered | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CMQ City Center | Malecón, Romantic Zone, Amapas, Conchas Chinas, Mismaloya, Boca de Tomatlán | (322) 223 1919 |
| CMQ Premiere | Fluvial Vallarta, Marina Vallarta, Main Hotel Zone, Las Aralias, Pitillal | (322) 226 6500 |
| CMQ Riviera Nayarit | Bucerías, Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta Mita, Sayulita, San Pancho | (329) 298 0717 |
Need to coordinate a non-urgent transfer? Message us on WhatsApp.
Other emergency services in the region
If you’re looking for a free medical transport option, these public institutions also offer ambulance service in Puerto Vallarta:
- Cruz Roja Puerto Vallarta (Red Cross) — (322) 222 1533
- Protección Civil y Bomberos de Puerto Vallarta (Civil Protection & Fire Department) — 01 (322) 178 8800
Content reviewed by the Hospital CMQ paramedic team · Published: August 2026.
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Where is Ambulance & medical transport available?
Ambulance & medical transport is available at CMQ City Center (Basilio Badillo 365 Col. Emiliano Zapata Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico); CMQ Premiere (Av. Francisco Villa 1749 Col. Vallarta Villas Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico); CMQ Riviera Nayarit (Av. Héroes de Nacazori 280 Bucerias, 63732 Riviera Nayarit, Nay).
How do I book Ambulance & medical transport?
Message us on WhatsApp or call our switchboard at (322) 226 6500.
Do you accept insurance and direct billing?
Hospital CMQ works with national and international insurers and offers direct billing. See how insurance and direct billing work or send us your insurer on WhatsApp to verify your coverage.
