julie73344
(Member) (Topic Starter)
Hi im considering this trip for next year. Just wondering if anyone who has been were bothered by mosquitoes. Can't decide whether to go in March or October.

NHS advises over 60s not to have the yellow fever jab 

Any thoughts from those who have been would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance 

Helen Thomas
(Newbie)
Hi 

I'm thinking about this trip also in October 2027. Still undecided, mostly around safety concerns, especially in Brazil. Hopefully, someone will have been on this tour and can advise.

 

Bain123
(Newbie)
Good afternoon,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm going on the Chilie/Argentina/Brazil trip at the end of March. 

Looking forward to it and thought I'd say hello to others going too 😉

Hope you all had a good Christmas/ New Year. 

Stephen

Bain123
(Newbie)
Good afternoon,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm going on the Chilie/Argentina/Brazil trip at the end of March. 

Looking forward to it and thought I'd say hello to others going too 😉

Hope you all had a good Christmas/ New Year. 

Stephen

Debbie D
(Newbie)
Helen / Julie

I've booked this trip for next October.  Having checked the Foreign Office health recommendations, I'm not going to have the Yellow Fever jab but I'm up to date with my Typhoid + Hep A vaccinations.  I did a very similar trip approx 15 years ago (not with JY) and felt quite safe in Rio - obviously if you have good jewellery etc it's probably not a good idea to wear it when out + about.

Hope to meet you both next October!

Debbie

Dollyartasia8800
(Newbie)
I traveled to sections of Chile and Argentina, and mosquitoes weren't a big problem there, especially in the cities and colder climates. Depending on where you travel, Brazil might vary, but overall, I thought March was slightly better than October. All we needed to do was wear long sleeves and repellant. Enjoy organizing your travel, and I hope that was helpful.
Margaretruns
(Newbie)
Hi I am going to Chile, Argentina and Brazil in February 2026.  Just saying Hi to anyone else booked on this trip.  Looking forward to it