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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by HIDDY
Surprised to hear that. Here in neighbouring Argentina the accuracy from my observations in Buenos Aires as well as out here in the sticks is exceptional......they even have Street View of my small insignificant town.

Is it Santiago you're referring to? Maybe they're still working on the Chilean one.
Good to know... I will definitely look forward to using Google Maps again in BsAs. It isn't just Santiago (although that was def one city where they messed up). Roads surrounding Puerto Varas, Valdivia (in the city), Villarrica (which shows streets on the lake), and more. It goes on and on in Chile.

Originally Posted by M60_to_LGA
How about just asking people?

I find that usually works quite well...
Perhaps your Spanish is better than mine? I've asked people in hotels where they speak some English and even then have difficulty. Can't imagine it getting any better out on the streets once I'm driving and lost. Plus sometimes I don't realize I'm lost until I'm driving in a remote area trying to get to a hike for example. No one around to ask in the mountains.

Originally Posted by NewMexFlyer
I have been in Chile the last month and have used an App called "ToGo? Chile" with good success.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will try it.
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