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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! 

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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. 

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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!

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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

 

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