All major specialties
A highly specialized hospital offering the specialties and subspecialties of modern medicine.
Advanced & High-Complexity Care / Costa Rica
La Uruca, San José, Costa Rica · Public hospital · CCSS · Special recognitionHospital México
One of Costa Rica’s three national general referral hospitals. Hospital México represents the capabilities of the public healthcare system in treating serious and complex medical conditions.
CCSSPart of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
1969Serving Costa Rica since 1969
Class ADescribed as a highly specialized acute-care hospital
NationalOne of three national general hospitals, with San Juan de Dios and Calderón Guardia
High-complexity care
What Hospital México does.
Highly specialized public care for patients within the CCSS system.
Complex surgery
Major surgery for referred patients within the public system.
High-risk obstetrics
Care for high-risk pregnancies within the public system.
Trauma & emergency
Emergency and trauma services.
How access works
- Access is governed by CCSS eligibility, referrals and public-system rules
- It is not a hospital where visitors can purchase elective treatment
- Emergencies: anyone in Costa Rica should call 911
- For planned private care, see Clínica Bíblica or Hospital Metropolitano
Facts as published by the hospital or accrediting bodies. Services, physician availability and acceptance of international patients are confirmed with the hospital for each case. Listing does not imply a contractual partnership or endorsement. Source: official website.
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Questions about public care?
We can’t quote public CCSS treatment—access follows eligibility and referral rules. We can explain how the system works, or help you plan private care if that fits your situation.
- EligibilityInsured residents access CCSS care through their clinic and referrals.
- EmergenciesCall 911; emergency care is provided regardless of status.
- Planned careFor elective treatment, a private hospital is usually the route.