Hospitals and Emergency Care in Coban (Alta Verapaz)

Coban’s public hospital is the Hospital Nacional Hellen Lossi de Laugerud (8a Calle 1-24, Zona 11; 7931-6333 in the Ministry of Health registry). The listings below also include a private hospital; we could not verify its phone.

Key Facilities

The Hellen Lossi de Laugerud is a public (MSPAS) hospital; we found no published statement of its emergency hours. Under Guatemala’s Health Code (Decree 90-97, Article 4), free public care is guaranteed to people whose income cannot cover it, so ask about charges. Hospital Nuestra Senora del Carmen is a private alternative; private hospitals charge for treatment. In an emergency call 125 (Cruz Roja) or 122 / 123 (Bomberos).

Before Heading to Semuc Champey

The road to Semuc Champey is remote. If you have any health concerns, get checked in Coban before making the trip. Have emergency contacts saved before you go.