GPS maps of Mexico?

soldmyrt · 05-01-2005, 08:27 AM

I may take a solo trip to Mexico in June and think my GPS would come in handy, since my spanish is very limited. I have a Garmin 76c. Has anyone used a program and was pleased? I hope to stay on paved roads. I have a friend who lives in Tlapacoyan, Veracruz. Thanks

cbx1980 · 05-01-2005, 08:32 AM

I have traveled in Mexico a bit, and as far as I know, there are no detailed GPS maps available for Mexico. THe Garmin World Map is about the best you can get. I have several Mexican Road Atlases that are very good. I would be willing to sell you one. cbx1980@comcast.net

Mexico Mac · 05-01-2005, 08:36 AM

Welcome to Mexico!
Pls. check my site www.overlandmexico.com we have developed our own GPS maps for Mexico, we are also selling topo maps.
I'm more than happy to help you with all your questions about travelling in Mexico and planning your trip.
Mac

cbmwgs · 05-01-2005, 08:58 AM

I too have the Garmin 76C and have used the Garmin World Map info for 3 different trips into Mexico. It does a fair job of letting you know where you are. The most lacking info is information on the large cities.

I found the World Map info great for the paved roads.
The world map has about 2 levels more detail than the base map.

I also used a Atlas by Guia Roji.

Road Atlas Carreteras

soldmyrt · 05-01-2005, 11:00 AM

Is the Garmin World map of Mexico detail better than the detail you get with the base map that comes on the 76c?

NAVIGATOR · 05-01-2005, 12:37 PM

http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/Mapas_GPS.htm

It is in spanish, but they have several GPS maps for sale

Hope it helps-

cbmwgs · 05-01-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by soldmyrt

Is the Garmin World map of Mexico detail better than the detail you get with the base map that comes on the 76c?

Yes, it has more detail than the Garmin base map.

soldmyrt · 05-01-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cbmw1150

Yes, it has more detail than the Garmin base map.

Thanks, if I go I think I could get by with the Garmin World Map and I'm sure there would no issues with compatibility. I am going to stay away from any large cities.

BurnieM · 05-01-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cbmw1150

Yes, it has more detail than the Garmin base map.

Are you sure ?

In Australia, WorldMap is almost exactly the same as the Pacific basemap.

dtop1 · 05-01-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnieM

Are you sure ?

In Australia, WorldMap is almost exactly the same as the Pacific basemap.

I returned a month ago from a 3 week ride in MX. The Worldmap of Mexico has somewhat better coverage than the basemap of Mexico. Though both have some really bad errors such as showing Rt. 40 from Mazatlan to Durango 30 or 40 miles north of its actual location. Dan

soldmyrt · 05-01-2005, 07:50 PM

cmwoody I hope I was able to "pm" you. I'm new to this.

alank · 05-02-2005, 05:25 PM

If you don't find the software that will work try the basic paper map
AAA Auto Club has free Baja California maps (To customers)that is accurate and that I have used for years. I know it's not trick latest a greatest way but will get you through Baja and back...

CMWoody · 05-02-2005, 05:38 PM

Shhhh....

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Originally Posted by soldmyrt

cmwoody I hope I was able to "pm" you. I'm new to this.

Also, stop at a nice Pemex with a convienient store. I bought a great map book that they kept hidden under the counter. It was the 4th Pemix I had asked for a map.... Don't go unprepared. The freaking roads are confusing as sh!t, lots of "bear right or left or continue straight on to stay on hwy 101"

LarryB · 05-03-2005, 11:13 AM

For mainland Mexico check this. http://www.gmap.com.mxFor Baja they're not so good.

k7 · 05-03-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NAVIGATOR

http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/Mapas_GPS.htm

It is in spanish, but they have several GPS maps for sale

Hope it helps-

Try http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/English.htm

05-01-2005, 08:27 AM	#1
soldmyrt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 41	GPS maps of Mexico? I may take a solo trip to Mexico in June and think my GPS would come in handy, since my spanish is very limited. I have a Garmin 76c. Has anyone used a program and was pleased? I hope to stay on paved roads. I have a friend who lives in Tlapacoyan, Veracruz. Thanks

05-01-2005, 08:32 AM	#2
cbx1980 THe Un-Cola Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Collective States of the Special Interests Oddometer: 125	I have traveled in Mexico a bit, and as far as I know, there are no detailed GPS maps available for Mexico. THe Garmin World Map is about the best you can get. I have several Mexican Road Atlases that are very good. I would be willing to sell you one. cbx1980@comcast.net __________________ Ken Grantham '04 BMW R1150GS Adv '00 Kaw KLR650 '08 Kaw KLR650 Blue 21 Tallahassee, FL www.mexmoto.com "If you're dumb, you'd better be tuff" from Dust to Glory "Stay cool, go with the flow, and f*ck it" from Risky Business

05-01-2005, 08:36 AM	#3
Mexico Mac Just wandering around Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico City Oddometer: 62	Welcome to Mexico Welcome to Mexico! Pls. check my site www.overlandmexico.com we have developed our own GPS maps for Mexico, we are also selling topo maps. I'm more than happy to help you with all your questions about travelling in Mexico and planning your trip. Mac

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cbmwgs Retired Adventurer Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Texas Oddometer: 755	Garmin World Map I too have the Garmin 76C and have used the Garmin World Map info for 3 different trips into Mexico. It does a fair job of letting you know where you are. The most lacking info is information on the large cities. I found the World Map info great for the paved roads. The world map has about 2 levels more detail than the base map. I also used a Atlas by Guia Roji. Road Atlas Carreteras __________________ MY bike page 2002 BMW R1150R Black cbmwgs screwed with this post 05-01-2005 at 12:56 PM

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05-01-2005, 11:00 AM	#5
soldmyrt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 41	Is the Garmin World map of Mexico detail better than the detail you get with the base map that comes on the 76c?

05-01-2005, 12:37 PM	#6
NAVIGATOR Wanderer Joined: Dec 2002 Location: SOUTH OF THE USA BORDER(friendlier Mexico) Oddometer: 1,646	http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/Mapas_GPS.htm It is in spanish, but they have several GPS maps for sale Hope it helps-

05-01-2005, 07:50 PM	#11
soldmyrt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 41	cmwoody I hope I was able to "pm" you. I'm new to this.

05-02-2005, 05:25 PM	#12
alank Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Oddometer: 12	If you don't find the software that will work try the basic paper map AAA Auto Club has free Baja California maps (To customers)that is accurate and that I have used for years. I know it's not trick latest a greatest way but will get you through Baja and back...

05-03-2005, 11:13 AM	#14
LarryB Baja GPS Maps, LBMaps.com Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Gig Harbor WA & Los Barriles, Baja Sur Oddometer: 73	For mainland Mexico check this. http://www.gmap.com.mxFor Baja they're not so good.