During our dry and warm winter (from December to March), there are no mosquitoes. When the humidity is coming, mosquitoes are waking up… This is why it would be wise to buy from your country a good mosquito repellent.
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The mosquitos can be bad. Especially at dawn and dusk and if it's just rained which is common for your time frame. About the only place I haven experienced mosquitos is in the Cancun area.
Mosquitos repellentDuring our dry and warm winter (from December to March), there are no mosquitoes. When the humidity is coming, mosquitoes are waking up… This is why it would be wise to buy from your country a good mosquito repellent.
These diseases, including things such as malaria, yellow fever and the zika virus. If you're planning on travelling to Mexico soon, then you need to be prepared for mosquitoes. Without the proper protection and planning, you could end up catching some nasty infections that could leave you hospitalised.
Most mosquito species in the U.S. increase activity from dusk to dawn, which means you're more likely to get bit if you step outside at that time. People who spend time or live near wooded areas, wetlands or shaded places with standing water, a breeding ground for mosquitoes, are at increased risk of bug bites.
These include some areas in the states of Chiapas, Chihuahua, Durango, Nayarit, Quintana Roo and Sinaloa. There is no risk of malaria in popular tourist destinations including Acapulco, Mexico City, Cancun, Cozumel and the Mayan Riviera.
You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.
Where To Avoid in Playa del Carmen. In general, most tourists choose to stay in the areas close to La Quinta (5th Avenue) and within a few blocks of Playa del Carmen's beach. The general advice you'll likely hear is to avoid going further from the beach than the highway.