Hacienda Pinilla · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

Fast, friendly urgent care in Hacienda Pinilla

Your quick response to medical emergencies. Expert, efficient care for Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo, Avellanas and the beaches of Guanacaste, with ground and air ambulance and home and hotel visits when you need them.

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Call +506 2681-4454

Open 7 days a week · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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+506 2681-4454

Opening hours

Monday – Sunday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Hacienda Pinilla, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Our services

Care for every urgent need

From a quick consultation to emergency transport, our team is ready to help.

Ground ambulance

Fast, reliable ambulance service with an expert team ready to provide emergency medical assistance and safe transport.

Air ambulance

Fast and safe medical transfers with specialized equipment, at a national and international level.

Home & hotel visits

Medical care in the comfort of your home or hotel, with a qualified team ready to help.

General medicine

Our general practitioners treat a wide variety of conditions with comprehensive, personalized care.

Laboratory

A wide range of clinical analyses with accurate results for proper diagnosis and treatment.

X-rays

State-of-the-art X-ray equipment for clear, detailed diagnostic images.

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Our clinic

Take a look inside

A modern, welcoming clinic in Hacienda Pinilla, close to Tamarindo and Avellanas.

Ground & air ambulance

When every second counts, we’re already on our way

Our ambulance team is ready to provide emergency care and safe transport, and our air ambulance handles fast, safe transfers anywhere in Costa Rica and abroad.

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Advanced medical air and ground transport

About us

Part of a medical network you can trust

Pinilla Urgent Care is dedicated to providing exceptional, urgent medical care to Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo, Avellanas and the surrounding beaches of Guanacaste. As part of Medi Red Costa Rica, and now Medismart, we offer patient-centered, affordable and high-quality health services.

Whether you live here or you’re on vacation, we’ll guide you to the right care quickly, including transfers to specialists and hospitals when needed.

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Always ready

Care you can count on

Advanced life support ambulances, expert care on call and modern treatments, here for you in Hacienda Pinilla and Guanacaste.

Better care. Better health. Better life.

Pinilla Urgent Care: when every second counts

Medismart partner

Now we are part of Medismart!

Medismart members can save up to 80% at Pinilla Urgent Care and every urgent care in the Medi Red network. Just show your Medismart membership when you arrive.

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Years caring for Costa Rica

Qualified doctors

14+

Medical centers in the network

28,436

Satisfied patients

Our team

Meet our team

Dr. Alina Sánchez

Doctor

Dr. Sánchez focuses on effective, prompt and high-quality medical care, with empathy at the heart of every consultation.

Dr. Kenneth Paniagua

Doctor

Dr. Paniagua provides humane, respectful and evidence-based care, whether in a routine visit or an urgent situation.

Manfred Santana

Nurse

Manfred brings skill, dedication and empathy to every patient interaction, keeping each visit calm and well cared for.

Your visit

Care that feels personal

We take the time to listen, explain and make sure you feel looked after, from the first question to your follow-up.

General consultations for locals and travelers
Laboratory tests, X-rays and electrocardiogram
Open 7 days a week
Help with national and international insurance
Ambulance and hospital transfers when needed

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Patient reviews

Rated excellent on Google

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   Matthew Benkert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. David saved my wife's life. What an extraordinary experience with the kindness and care he provided her. We are forever grateful.
  
 
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   Juliana Johannpeter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Muchas Gracias por todo 🥰
  
 
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   Lorna Cepeda 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A few days ago, I had to visit the emergency room in Pinilla, and I want to highlight the excellent care I received. Dr. Alina, nurse Manfred, and paramedic Ariel were truly exceptional. It's clear they are highly trained professionals attentive, compassionate, and deeply committed to their work.

The clinic was very clean, organized, and well-equipped to handle different types of emergencies, which gives patients a great deal of confidence and peace of mind.

My only observation concerns the ambulance. While paramedic Ariel drove with great care and professionalism, which helped make the transfer as safe as possible, the vehicle itself is extremely small for the type of care that might be required. Even the doctor barely had enough room to move and work.

Furthermore, the ambulance moved and bounced quite a bit during the journey, which worsened my pain and made the transfer uncomfortable. While the medical team seemed adequate, the size and stability of the vehicle don't seem ideal for providing proper care during patient transport, especially in an area like this.

Aside from that, my experience with the medical staff was excellent and very compassionate. Thank you for your great work and dedication.
  
 
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   Janice Sherman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband hurt his calf!  Dr SANCHEZ AND Manfred the nurse were Amazing  They made us feel so comfortable and they did a great job with my husband. Thank you so much. Highly appreciate and recommend this service!!
  
 
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   Inken Hiller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dra Sanchez is wonderful! Very professional, caring and attentive. This is a great place for urgent care, well equipped, clean and takes care of communication with insurance companies. Definitely recommend!
  
 
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   Lisa Iverson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Sanchez and Nurse Manfred and Ariel the paramedic took excellent care of my husband Brad last week at the Pinilla Urgent Care Center.  They all spoke and understood English.  We felt very cared for.  They all worked with us getting our insurance in order and keeping us calm.  Nurse Manfred did Brad's IV effortlessly and Dr Sanchez was thorough and so kind in her exam.  Ariel was always ready to help as well.  We are so thankful for all their quick thinking and calm presence.  All 3 went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel comfortable and safe.  Thank you so much team!!!!!
  
 
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   graham Barrett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone at the clinic has been so kind and helpful. Cannot recommend more highly.
  
 
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   Brad Iverson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Sanchez and Nurse Manfred and Ariel the paramedic took excellent care of me last week at the Pinilla urgent care.  They all spoke and understood English.  We felt very cared for.  They all worked with us getting our insurance in order and keeping us calm.  Nurse Manfred did my IV effortlessly and Dr Sanchez was thorough in her exam.  Ariel was always ready to help as well.
We are so thankful for all their quick thinking and calm presence.  All 3 went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel comfortable and safe.
Thank you so much team!🩺
  
 
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   Greg Brown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Needed medical services while on vacation. They came right to our hotel and were very helpful!  So appreciative of them!
  
 
  
  
 
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