Is there a doctor and hospital near by?
There are hospitals in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. The small community of Akumal, just 10 minutes to the north, has an outstanding doctor and pharmacy. Dra. Lizbeth Mendoza is capable of handling a varity of medical situations and will make house calls. Dra Mendoza is fluent in Spanish, English and French. Be aware that the local ambulance companies are privately owned and will charge a minimum of $500 USD for transport.
There is normally a doctor on call in Puerto Aventuras and Akumal. There are good hospitals in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. There is a pharmacy in Puerto Aventuras, Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Contact information for all of these services is provided at Brisa Caribe and at most villas. You should ask the villa administrator about this material when they do their orientation and consider what you would do in the case of an emergency so that you are prepared. back to top 28) Should I purchase trip insurance? I recommend that you seriously consider it. What would happen if I had to cancel my trip due to family emergency, work related issue, medical problem, etc? Does my existing medical insurance cover me in Mexico, including an emergency evacuation? What if my luggage was lost or delayed? Am I covered if my airline goes bankrupt before our trip? Depending on the insurance company you choose and what policy you sign up for, these unforeseen things can all be covered. With some policies, t
