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Health in Trancoso: Emergencies and Visitor Care

Emergency numbers, where to get medical care and the most common health precautions on a trip to Trancoso.

Updated on October 5, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 5, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original

In an emergency, call 192 (SAMU, ambulance), 193 (Fire Department) or 190 (Military Police). Urgent and emergency care in Brazil’s public health system (SUS) is available to anyone in Brazil, including visitors. The listing of clinics, laboratories and pharmacies appears below only with a verifiable public source.

Where to get care

Trancoso is a district of Porto Seguro. Information about health units in the district and in the town is held by Porto Seguro City Hall. Before your trip, note the health unit and pharmacy closest to your accommodation.

Most common precautions

Sun: sunscreen, a hat and shade in the middle of the day.
Hydration: drink water all the time.
Reefs: water shoes to walk to the sea; clean any cut thoroughly.
Mosquitoes: repellent, especially in the late afternoon.
Sea: see Trancoso safety.

Travel kit

Regular medications with prescriptions, antihistamines, painkillers, bandages, insect repellent and sunscreen. In Caraíva and on isolated beaches, don’t count on a pharmacy nearby.

With children

See the extra precautions in Trancoso with kids.

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Frequently asked questions

What number do I call in an emergency?

SAMU 192 for medical emergencies, the Fire Department 193 for drowning and rescue, and the Military Police 190. Calls are free.

Can tourists be treated by the SUS?

Yes. Urgent and emergency care in Brazil's public health system (SUS) is available to anyone in Brazil, including visitors. Bring ID.

How do I find medical care near Trancoso?

Check with Porto Seguro City Hall about the health units in the district and in the town, and note the one closest to your accommodation before your trip.

What are the most common problems at the beach?

Sunburn, dehydration, cuts on the feet from reefs and insect bites.

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