GPS Maps For Mexico For Garmin
Accurate GPS Maps of Mexico For Garmin Receivers
There is only one GPS (Global Positioning System) map for Mexico that really works well. BiciMapas makes a really accurate GPS map of Mexico that works with all Garmin GPS receivers. It only works with Garmin GPS units. Order from me, and you pay the exact same price as you'd pay with the manufacturer. The advantage to you is that I may be able to help you in other ways as a user of the maps and respond rather quickly to emails.
November 14, 2011- A brand-new updated version was just released. This new Mexico GPS map is a major upgrade with tons of new features. And it is a mere $49.50. Yes, if you bought the old edition within a month of the new release, you are entitled to a free update. BUT, there will be no refund on the difference in price. Bici will contact you directly.
Order the GPS Maps for your Garmin or MapSource software (PC only).
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If Here are the major changes in this 2011 edition of BiciMapas GPS map of Mexico versus the 2010 GPS Mexico map. Oh, I compare this GPS map to the Garmin (Navteq) map later on the page, but here is the short version. The Garmin map does okay with toll roads. But it does not have even half the towns that the BiciMapas map has. And if you deviate from its suggested routes, it gives you no real help. Bici map as lets you explore. Garmin straightjackets you.
FEATURE |
2012 VERSION $49.50 |
2011 VERSION $104.00 |
NOTES |
Roads coverage |
Over 800,000 Km |
700,000 Km |
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Cities |
Over 18,000 cities with routing and street search capability in all of them |
6,000 cities with routing . Limited full address search to 23 cities |
This is one of the 3 largest updates which took over a year to develop. Check the POI line as well. |
House Number search |
Available for 1000 cities approx. |
Was available for 23 cities only. |
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Urban POIs |
Over 1,000,000 POIS all over the country. |
80,000 POIS in about 350 cities only |
Second largest update. Adds new POI categories such as Amusement Centers as well as updates and growth in most of the other categories. |
Search by Colonia |
Available for all the over 18,000 cities |
Limited to 23 cities only. |
Using “Colonia” for address search in Mexico is basic. Our address system depends fully in this concept. |
Water bodies |
Huge updates in water bodies (such as lakes, dams, wide rivers, etc.) was made. This includes a new, more detailed coast line definition all around the country. |
We had a carryover layer since the first release of the map. |
Third major change. The new water bodies were 100% rebuilt. |
Here is the official BiciMapas policy regarding updates and licences:
Some changes shall be made in order to support this reduced price:
- There are no upgrades from previous editions. All customers shall purchase a full map at this reduced price.
- No extra licenses anymore. Each customer shall pay $ 49.50 USD for each GPS device they want to load the map to.
- This price is not retroactive and will be considered official once the map is released.
- Please make sure that you clearly let your customers know that the license is not transferable to other devices, under any circumstances including loss, theft, damage and so forth of the registered GPS device. The only exception we will maintain is when the device is replaced under Garmin’s warranty terms. Proof of warranty exchange will continue to be required. This does not include Garmin’s program to exchange old used units for new or refurbished ones. These cases will be considered as new devices that require a new, paid for license.
- No preloaded cards or CDs will be available. Only Internet downloads.
- We used to provide free within the model year updates every 2 months, but this policy will be modified. We will continue to provide model year updates but their frequency will now be dictated by our development program. As usual, we will let customers know when an update is available.
As with previous yearly map updates, we will grant a free update to all customers who purchased the map within a month of the release of the new version. It will take us several weeks to issue the new unlock keys and provide download information to those customers, so please be patient. We are aware that some customers who will receive the free upgrade may complain about the price they paid compared to the new one. We will not issue any refunds for this, nor provide extra licenses due to this, so please keep it in mind.
Will the BiciMapas map work with my Garmin?
Have absolutely no doubt that this BiciMapas GPS map of Mexico will work with your handheld Garmin GPS, no matter what model. (I could be wrong, but I do not know of any way to get data into GPS units built into vehicles). I got this email from the owner of BiciMapas:
Mike,
As far as we have tested, our maps are compatible with all Garmin devices. So far, after 7 years in the business, we have not known of any incompatibility issue.
Alberto Najera
The short version is that you get a downloadable file from BiciMapas, you transfer that from your PC to your GPS. They send you instructions, but if they are not clear, Bici also provides technical support. You can order your downloadable GPS map from my store here. I send the order to Bici and they send you the map. The rest of this page has details about the maps. If you have doubts about quality or compatibility, please see this page for pictures and a downloadable sample.
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These BiciMapas maps are also compatible with cell phones having the Symbian and Android operating systems. An iPhone compatible version will soon be available as well.
This product is only guaranteed to work with a PC installation of MapSource. It will not work with a MAC.
Click for some images of GPS maps taken from various Garmin GPS units (opens in a new window so you can keep reading my breathless prose).
Get a downloadable map for your Garmin.
I have tried the Garmin GPS Mexico version (now the North America version) every year since 2006. The 2011 version is much better, but it has limitations. A friend of mine who works for Garmin agreed that Mexico is not a priority for them, so they really don't care. I found it about as accurate as the MapQuest and other online maps. If you don't know how I feel about those, you could probably guess. But wait, I will give you a hint. What starts with "Worse than useless" and ends with "Downright dangerous?"
On the Garmin side, all units are compatible except the new marine plotcharters (we now have the means to make it compatible with this units but as they are mostly used for marine purposes, we have not had requests for maps for them).
If in doubt, ask me and I will send you a sample map to try. If it works, then the full map will work.
The GPS maps work with MapSource (PC only). I use mine on my desktop and my laptop so you can use it on more than one computer, but not more than one GPS unit. [There is a way to use it on a MAC, but only if you are a real geek and can find the instructions on the Garmin site. We can't really help you with that. We've had some MAC customers, but they figured it out on their own.] The short version is if you buy it for your MAC, you are on your own. I can, however send you the instructions that a MAC customer of mine used to get his to work - BUT there is absolutely no guarantee that this will work for you.
Please be sure that this is what you want, as once the unlock key has been generated, there are absolutely no refunds. Not by me, not by Bici.
Allow up to 2 business days for the manufacturer to email your file. It is usually much faster, but I don't want to be stressed out. You could get it sent to you while you are in Mexico if you want to download it to your laptop and can access broadband (pretty common today). The file is 300 Megabytes. If not, and you don't have two days until you leave, please don't order from me.
The "map" is a download. Nothing will be mailed to you by me. The manufacturer will send you a link - in a day or two.
After you order you get an email from me with a link, but the link is just to confirm the terms of the order, restating that it is a download, that it might take a couple of weekdays and giving you my phone number in case you have a burning question.
Order the GPS Maps downloadable file for your Garmin or MapSource software (PC only). PLEASE include your GPS unit ID on the order under comments, or email it to me. To find your GPS ID number, click here.
Please note:
I have to get the product from the manufacturer (via email). It will take between 24 and 48 hours Monday - Friday to get your product. So, if you are leaving tomorrow or the next day, unless you can download it while in Mexico, please don't buy from me. I can't take the stress. If you have 2 days, you have no problem. The file is 200 Megabytes.
The "map" is a download. Bici sends you the link a day or two after you buy it. No physical product will be mailed to you.
Order the GPS Maps for your Garmin or MapSource software (PC only).
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