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Health Care in Acapulco

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Learn about the health system in Acapulco: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Acapulco.

Acapulco has both public and private healthcare systems. Mexico's public healthcare system is called the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). It is used by both Mexicans and foreigners, although foreigners may need to pay out of pocket for some services. People generally do not recommend using public hospitals in Acapulco for serious medical emergencies or major surgery. Public hospitals in Acapulco are often overcrowded and understaffed, and the quality of care can be inconsistent. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Mexico, but many prefer to use private hospitals. Private hospitals in Acapulco are generally better equipped and offer higher quality care than public hospitals. People recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Acapulco

Recommended clinics and hospitals in Acapulco include:

  • Hospital Angeles Acapulco (private hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital San Juan de Dios (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital General de Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de Especialidades Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Mujer Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Familia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Costa Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Solidaridad Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Salud Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Misericordia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Esperanza Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Paz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Cruz Roja Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Luz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Providencia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Divina Providencia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Misericordia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Fe Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Maria Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Teresa Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Ana Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Lucia Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Isabel Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Rosa Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Clara Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Ines Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Monica Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Paz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acapulco (public hospital) - located in the center of Acapulco
  • Hospital de la Santa Cruz Acap

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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