No need for GPS in Central America ( or anyplace else)
The ITMB MAPS and Guia Roji atlas will provide enough framework
Then pay attention to where you are and make mental notes of
landmarks as you go . Costa Rica and Nicaragua tourism boards
give out free country maps that are very useful
Train yourself to keep track of where you
have been and use a compass to determine real directions .and ask local
residents for a bit of help and language learning
All maps and atlases have errors but still provide general picture
of the lay of the roads,towns rivers etc.
GPS MAY BE useful for the fine detail of city driving if time is critical
to you .But out in the country it is just a babysitting service holding your hand
as you move along watching the screen .I am reading a
blog from a bloke riding South America and he is constantly fighting with the GPS or it is malfunctioning or it is telling him to turnaround
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