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Gps apps for Iphone

I am wondering about what are the best and simplest gps apps for an iphone. I am tech challenged. We have been using google maps so far but it is not that good. Final straw google said we were 3 k from hotel as we were in lobby checking in. We are in the Yucatan Peninsula area heading very slowly 3/5 years to Usuaiha. Any advice gratefully received. If any other travelers are in the area maybe we could meet up. We will be around here for maybe 3 months.
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Iphones and most other smartphones has built in GPS. So what you need to do is to download a map that can be used offline. I used the app «Mapsme» and download the maps I need when Im online with wifi. And it works like a charm. But Im sure there are other map-apps that can be used. Mapsme are free btw.
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Here is one I'm testing and like. What drew me to it is that the maps as wells as the POI are downloaded so you do not need coverage to get the map and the location of the petrol stations. I can also import my google maps link so my planning can be done in google maps and my navigation in OsmAndMaps. Give it a try.

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