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Health in Pirenópolis: hospital, emergencies and precautions

Where to get medical care, emergency numbers and precautions to avoid problems on your trip.

Updated on October 4, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 4, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original

Pirenópolis is a small town, and many outings take place in nature, far from the centre. Knowing where to get medical care and taking precautions keeps a mishap from spoiling your trip.

Emergencies

Service Number
SAMU (medical emergencies / ambulance) 192
Corpo de Bombeiros (Fire Brigade: rescue, drowning) 193
Polícia Militar (police) 190

These are free national numbers in Brazil. On trails and at waterfalls, mobile signal may drop; agree with the attraction’s staff on how to call for help.

Medical care in town

The Hospital Estadual de Pirenópolis Ernestina Lopes Jaime (HEELJ) is the municipality’s main hospital, according to a document from the Goiás State Health Department. More complex cases may be referred through the state system to other cities, such as Anápolis and Goiânia (the state capital). We have not yet found an official source listing the municipal health units.

Prevention on trails and at waterfalls

  • Flash floods (cabeça d’água): rain upstream can make the river rise suddenly. If the water turns cloudy, carries branches or gets louder, get out of the water.
  • Don’t jump from rocks without knowing how deep the water is.
  • Sturdy shoes prevent sprains on wet rocks.
  • Hydration and sun: the cerrado (Brazilian savanna) is hot and, in the dry season (May to September), air humidity drops. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
  • Insects: repellent helps, especially in the rainy season.

Travel first-aid kit

Bring any regular medication, blister plasters, sunscreen, insect repellent and a painkiller you normally use. If you have any doubts about your health, see your doctor before travelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What number should I call in an emergency?

In Brazil, the SAMU ambulance service answers on 192 and the Fire Brigade (Corpo de Bombeiros) on 193. They are free national numbers. On trails, give the name of the attraction and your approximate location.

Does Pirenópolis have a hospital?

Yes. The Hospital Estadual de Pirenópolis Ernestina Lopes Jaime (HEELJ) is on Rua Pireneus, in the centre, according to a Goiás State Health Department document. More complex cases may be transferred to other cities through the state referral system.

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