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Best maps for Argentina & Chile

does any one have an opinion on what the best maps for argentina and chile are ? . ordinary maps now , not gps maps
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Atlas de Rutas

When you get to Argentina, go to a magazine stand and look for the "Atlas de Rutas", put out by Firestone. It's as big as a thick magazine, but you won't be disappointed.
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YPF has also nice books with more info. But you can never go bad with the firestone one, although it is more difficult to find. Check Karin's write-up for more info on maps.

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I bought a laminated folding map on amazon.com for about $14 hand-delivered to my door. I toured by motorcycle in Argentina for 3 weeks in Sept/Oct 2009 and found it very useful.
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When you get to Argentina, go to a magazine stand and look for the "Atlas de Rutas", put out by Firestone. It's as big as a thick magazine, but you won't be disappointed.
I second the Firestone atlas. I was also told that Toyota puts out something similar, but I was never able to find that one.
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If you have a Garmin GPS I strongly recommend www.proyectomapear.com.ar

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You can buy in a YPF petrol station too, it costs $35,00 (argentinian pesos).
It´s called:
Atlas de Rutas (Argentina, Bolivia, Sur de Brasil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay) - Firestone.

It´s published by:
Megamapa

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