jjduck Posted July 2, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I am sensitive to mosquitoes, but love being outdoors! Our Panama Canal cruise is October 27 to Nov. 11, 2021 and am curious as to what might be expected from these pesky bugs. My usual defenses are skin-so-soft and eucalyptus lemon oils. Our ports are Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama and Cartagena, Colombia. The birds and animal viewing and self guided Antigua shore excursions have caught my interest. I will ask on those boards as well (about mosquitoes). Any information is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted July 2, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I think mosquitos are a year around thing in tropical climates, as opposed to a seasonal problem like on the mainland US. That being said, I have been to all of those places at least once, and the Canal 4 times, and haven't seen a single mosquito. And I attract them as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduck Posted July 3, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted July 3, 2021 thanks, cruiserbruce. i'll hope for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted July 12, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 10:10 PM, jjduck said: thanks, cruiserbruce. i'll hope for the best! We've been through the Canal twice as well as all of the ports you've mentioned except for Colon and, like @CruiserBruce, have never seen a mosquito. However, since they do transit some pretty serious illnesses, it's a good idea imho to be prepared with reliable mosquito repellent. (We like Sawyer's Picaridin Insect Repellent. Less greasy than DEET.) Here's some useful info from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-bites/prevent-mosquito-bites.html I hope your cruise is a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduck Posted July 12, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Many thanks, turtles; very useful info.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyaged Posted August 26, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2021 We hope to be right there with you on Millie! On 7/11/2021 at 10:08 PM, jjduck said: Many thanks, turtles; very useful info.! On 7/2/2021 at 4:23 PM, jjduck said: Our Panama Canal cruise is October 27 to Nov. 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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