8 of the best · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hospitals, Pharmacies and Spas in Rio
The emergency numbers 192, 193 and 190, the private hospitals of the Zona Sul and Barra, pharmacies open late, and the spas of the Avenida Atlântica.
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Three Rio addresses we would send a friend to first, chosen from this list.
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Call 192
Emergencies: 192, 193 and 190
In Brazil, 192 is the SAMU ambulance service, 193 the fire brigade and 190 the military police.
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In an emergency 1
Call 192.
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Call 192
Emergencies: 192, 193 and 190
In Brazil, 192 is the SAMU ambulance service, 193 the fire brigade and 190 the military police.
Hospitals 3
From their own websites.
Pharmacies 1
Farmácias and drogarias.
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Many open late
Pharmacies (farmácias and drogarias)
Rio has pharmacies on almost every main street, several open 24 hours.
Spas 3
Hotel spas.
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An urban refuge
Spa Santapele at the Emiliano
The spa of the Hotel Emiliano, at the Arpoador end of Copacabana.
