GPS for Mexico and south america
 

Hi, does anyone know which GPS systems are best to use in Mexico and south america, or if they're not really worth the bother. Any info welcome. Tim

re: GPS
 

I recently visited Costa Rica and used my Garmin, eTrex Vista. All worked well though minor dirt roads were generally not showed. The software was what came with it, NORTH AMERICA. For basic navigation it was good. A good detailed map book is better for off the main roads i suppose. Of course, it didn't appear that any main roads were not included. All that is to say, this small hand held woked well, larger screen is nicer and I would try and see if a specific download for Mexico is available.

For software, I was using Garmin WorldMap in SA, but I've recently downloaded far better maps for free off internet, from http://www.proyectomapear.com.ar/ and another from http://viajeros.freeservers.com/Viaj...pas/index.html. Sites only en Espanol, but if I can work it out then anyone can. They don't cover all of SA, but bits. I think there's even a routable version of Argentina just released.

Even without good maps, I find GPS very useful, although some people don't.

For hardware, so far I've been very pleased with my Quest. I'd be lost without it!

I use the basic Worldmap with a good roadmap and find it indespensible! It's nice to know exactly where on your roadmap you are even if the roads are inacurate.

Been using the Mapear v3 (routable) last couple of days and it´s a breath of fresh air! Just like being in Europe or US - you can even find nearest Gas stations, Hotels, etc. and route to them.

Maybe I´m getting lazy!!!