Garmin GPS map detail in Colombia, South America Anyone used this GPS or similar in South America? Wondering about map detail and accuracy...
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Does anyone have information on source of Garmin or TomTom maps for road navigation in Chile?Thank.Pete Sexton
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Pablo,I have used mine in Colombia, Argentina and Chile. The accuracy is as good as anywhere else in the world. The map detail deppends on the map itself. In Colombia you can get a map from www.micropartes.com it has good detail but also some errors. In Argentina and Chile the maps are very accurate but I don't know the sources of those maps.
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Thankyou. I am finally getting bold enough to drive around outside Bogota. I will check out that website. Someday they will post route nunbers at intersections but not holding breath. Can't find a rental that has one. Avis doesn't.
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hola pablo.que marca de gps usas para estos paises. principalmente colombia ?gracias.miguel angel
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I need to purchase a handheld gps and download maps for Chile and Argentina road navigation and would appreciate advice from those who've used them. Which Garmin unit might be easy to learn for someone who's only used gps in a car?
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Pablo, I have used a similar in Ecuador, i uploaded a Map but it all depends on the digital maps that you can get, because they usually have level lines around every 100 meters (if i am not mistaken)... So when you read it outdoors you just get spaces. You should probably ask about the source where the maps come from. In Ecuador is the Instituto Geográfico Militar, and they charge you $50 to upload a map.Hope it was usefull
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I have reviewed the Tom Tom website and there are other languages available on this particular GPS model. Not all of South America is covered but Brazil, Chile, and Argentina are.The web site has a customer service center where specific questions can be addressed. The So. American maps my need to be purchased and downloaded separately IF they do not have a country specific model available.
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Good Eveining,The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially.Thank you.
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Yes, it works! but you MUST install the map of the area. I'm using this system in Colombia, but before using it I installed my country's map. The seller may pre-install the map for you, if you ask him when you place the order.
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I bougth mine in bestbuy USA, i can't use it en Mexico, I have to pay 99dls for the maps in the web page of Garmin. Compre el mio en un BestBuy en Estados Unidos, cuando lo traje a Mexico no lo podia usar, solo tenia los Mapass de EUA y Canada. Para usarlo tengo que pagar 99 dls por los mapas.
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Pocketfinder using the GPS signal, they have a international plan for use out of USA, I use my Pocketfinder in Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina and it Works well.
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If you go to TomTom's website, you can look at what maps they have available for sale. There might be other third party maps out there, but I haven't look for those, yet.Regarding Central America, South America, and Mexico - there are maps listed for sale for Argentia, Brazil, and Mexico. I don't see any other countries offered in those regions.
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I don't think Garmin has topo maps to most countries. Even if they did, you'd only be able to load a relatively small area as you're limited to 24 mb. There may be workarounds to use non Garmin maps, but they are beyond me.
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The lifetime maps refer to NA only. But what if one uses a Garmin unit with lifetime maps in a part of the world not supported by those maps, does one still get annoying advertisements on the unit? I use my GPS in Africa most of the time and in North America about 10% of the time. In Africa, I suggest the Tracks4Africa maps for Garmin units (downloadable or on micro SD) from http://tracks4africa.co.za/. They update their maps 2x a year. T4A maps are best (IMHO) for rural and off-road driving. Cities have less detail and accuracy.
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My wife purchased two phones for SA, one for Colombia n one for Argentina. Neither one worked in SA.....
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I didn't use the GPS in New Zealand, only Australia. I will say, thought, that based on my experience with Garmin maps in Australia and in South Africa and Costa Rica, I've never ever not had the mapping product live up to the quality and thoroughness of Garmin maps. I'm 99% confident this product will give you the maps and roads you will need. To speak of the thoroughness if Garmin maps, when I used it in Costa Rica, the map even alerted me to large potholes from where the back road had been washed out.
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I'm not really sure, I returned this GPS because it wasn't for North America. They left that little detailed out
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Also Columbia ctnavimap map...... also have Costa Rica by navsat..... also have Mexico telephone Atlas...... also have all of the United States all 50 states,......Alos have urguay by tele Atlas these are all factory programs that was on the GPS I don't know if I help you but this is all the information that I can give you if you do are able to purchase it and use it you would really enjoy having it I believe
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Sorry, but the company does not support other country than USA, I live in Panama and they don't have a map of Panama, and it is useless the GPS outside of USA.
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Hi, The options for this GPS are amazing. I only use as a backup to navigate on the water and it never fails me. Topography is not something that I have ever used the Garmin Montana for. I hope my answer helped. Capt. M. Price
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let me know if I can load the map of Ecuador this GPS model if the map has an additional cost or you would only have to take it out .. Internet map??
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Thanks so much. My old Garmin has very limited memory so I have to change what part of the country is stored before I head out on a trip -- very annoying. I can use Sprint Navigator on my phone, so maybe that will be my choice and good-bye Garmin.