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Tripper
 Post subject: GPS for Lima Peru
PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:46 pm 
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What GPS should I get to use in Lima Peru and what maps might I need?
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Chinook
 Post subject: Re: GPS for Lima Peru
PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:21 pm 
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Be sure that any brand you're considering has maps of Peru. The positioning function will work anywhere on earth (after all it is a Global Positioning System) but for turn-by-turn street directions you'll need the right maps. Usually a single manufacturers maps will only work their own units.
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Jacob
 Post subject: Re: GPS for Lima Peru
PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:50 am 
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If you choose for a Garmin gps you can look at OpenStreetMaps.
There are also some OpenStreetMaps for Magellan

OpenStreetMaps are free
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dakrause
 Post subject: Re: GPS for Lima Peru
PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:24 pm 
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If it is for the car, I would get a Garmin 255W. If it for trekking, I would get a Garmin 60CSX.

Then I would load the free maps from the "Peru Ruteable" project, available here:
http://perut.org/
A highly detailed routable map and topo map are both available, free of charge.

Please send data to help improve the project!
dakrause@hotmail.com
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Jiellen_27
 Post subject: Re: GPS for Lima Peru
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Okey,thanks for the help....

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dexcin
 Post subject: Re: GPS for Lima Peru
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Generally GPS devices do not work locally. They all work by linking and syncing on a global basis using satellites so usually you can use a general GPS device anywhere in the world. Additionally, Lima is the capital and a major city in Peru so almost all of the devices available in your market should be usable in Peru. And if you have trouble selecting GPS device consult a pro and tell him what is your needs. He’ll probably know what model device suits better for your purpose.
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