J'aimerais savoir si les moustiques sont présents à l'année à Varadero. J'y vais du 26 mars au 2 avril. Est-ce une saison propice à se faire dévorer par ces bestioles ? J'imagine qu'on se fait attaquer principalement le soir, surtout en présence de végétation (ex : jardins autour de l'hôtel, arbres) ? Est-ce que la fièvre Dengue (transmise par les moustiques) est assez répandue à Cuba ?
Quand je suis allée à Varadero je n'ai pas vraiment ressentie la présence des moustiques. A partir du moment où tu ne laisse pas la fenètre de ta chambre ouverte avec la lumière allumée tu seras relativement tranquille. N'oubli tout de même pas ta lotion anti-moustiques car il y a des années où ces bestioles sont un peu plus tenaces. La dengue est bien présente mais pas plus que dans nos départements d'outre mer.
A Cuba en général, la saison sèche s'arrête fin avril, la saison humide commençant donc en mai... Les moustiques ne sont donc pas très nombreux tant que les premières moussons de mai ne se sont pas déclenchées...
Les moustiques làbas sont assez "sauvages", ils fuient peu la citronelle mais n'aiment pas beaucoup la fumée (comme tout insecte qui se respecte). Le méilleur moyen face au "nuage de moustiques" reste la chemise longue & pantalon...
Enfin, si malgré tout, une fois sur place il y a des moustiques, évite de sortir à l'exterieur vers 19-20h, c'est l'heure où le soleil se couche et qui provoque un calme de la brise parce qu'elle change de direction (en journée l'air va de la mer vers la terre, et la nuit c'est l'inverse). A ce moment de calme plat, les moustiques profitent pour sortir et attaquer tout être à sang chaud qui croiserait leur chemin... Ils apprécient particulièrement les couleurs foncées (t-shirts noirs, débardeurs noirs, etc...) Ils se refugient dès que ca reprend, vers 20h30-21h... selon l'heure du coucher du soleil... Le matin c'est pareil, vers 7-8h... mais en vacances on est rarement débout à cette heure là... ;)
Coté épidémies comme le Dengue, elles ne prolifèrent qu'en pleine saison, donc plutôt en été, donc pas grand chose à craindre en mars-avril... Le seul moustique capable de transmettre ces maladies est le "aedes aelliptis", moustique noir & blanc, un peu zebré...
Profites-en bien de ton voyage et amuse-toi bien !
🙂Je rentre de Varadéro (il y a 1 semaine) et pas de moustiques ou presque! pourtant je suis quelqu'un qui se fait dévorer en premier s'il y en a un qui traine! aucune inquiétude! bonne vacance!
Salut!
Bizarre!
parce que moi, j'arrivais hier d'un voyage d'une semaine à Varadero et je me suis fait dévorer! Je fais des réactions à chacune de ces piqûres et j'en ai les jambes enflées!
Les maringouins arrivaient dans la salle de bain par les trous du rond de métal au plancher, qui mène à la tuyauterie. Avoir su avant, on aurait bouché ce trou; mais on a vu ça la dernière journée.
Aussi: des puces de sable après 16h...
Toutes ces mini bestioles aiment bien mon sang... Alors, je suis en train de passer à travers un tube d'onguent Benadryl, qui me guérit après 7-8 applications.
À part ce désagrément, rien de négatif ( au Barlovento, Varadero): très très bien!
Nicky
Ma pharmacienne m'a dit qu'ils ne vendaient plus de Benadryl en crème car ce n'est pas bon!!! Elle m'a suggéré des capsules de Benadryl et de la calamine pour les puces de sables. Avis aux intéressés!
Ah bien, bizarre ça!
Moi j'en achète de l'onguent Benadryl.
Les pilules Benadryl: oui c'est contre les réactions. Mais ça nous drogue tellement qu'on ne peut pas profiter de nos vacances!
L'onguent: il fait effet seulement si on l'applique 4-5 fois par jour pendant 2 jours. Après ça, on voit diminuer l'inflammation.
Et moi, la calamine ne me soulage pas du tout. Faut dire que j'ai des réactions très fortes autour de chaque piqûre. Ce n'est donc pas assez. Ça doit dépendre des gens alors...
Je n'en sais rien! Tout ce que je sais, c'est que la Pharmacie Jean Coutu au coin de chez moi n'en tient pas pour ces raisons. J'ai évidemment choisi de suivre les conseils de ma pharmacienne en guise de prévention pour mon futur voyage. Tant mieux si ça te soulage car c'est l'important, n'est-ce pas?
bonjour,
des moustiques, il y en a toute l'année aux Antilles. A la période à laquelles tu t'y rends moins qu'en été, mais quand même, penses à te protéger. Il n'y a pas de palu à Cuba, mais la Dengue sévit. Et puis, sans te donner de fièvre, les "sancudos" (tt petits moustiques noirs) t'attaquent pas mal et ça démange... Mais la climatisation des hotels de Varadéro protège. Le 5 sur 5 tropique est une bonne protection, sinon, ventilation (éco et plus écolo que la clim )ou clim la nuit, et manche longue à la tombée de la nuit sont de rigueur.
bon voyage
Plus que 17 dodos maintenant... Je me pose une question cependant. À la mi-avril, y'a-t-il des moustiques à Varadero? Je dois préciser que je les attire…
Est-ce que quelqu'un revient de varadero récemment, car je voudrais savoir s'il y a beaucoup de moustiques en cette saison et est-ce en tout temps ou seulement…
Je pars Mardi pour Varadéro. Il y a t il beacoup de mouches et moustiques qui piquent???? Je me demande si je dois amener un anti moustique?? Merci Coaster
Je pars fin novembre à Cuba. Peut-être qqn sur place ou qui vient de rentrer pourrait me dire s'il y a bcp de moustiques? Quel risque d attraper le zika? Merci
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
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Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
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I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
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After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
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I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
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Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
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After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
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For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
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Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
