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Recommend paper map?

myshoff - 5-1-2017 at 06:25 PM

I'm old school (no smart phone) and am would like to get a decent map of Baja before making the drive north (haven't driven the Baja in over 11 years). I see the old AAA road map is now out of print... Can anyone recommend another decent road map that I can order before I leave?

Baja Almanac

bajaguy - 5-1-2017 at 06:47 PM

Contact Bajabound insurance. They still may have copies of the Baja Almanac for sale

mtgoat666 - 5-1-2017 at 07:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by myshoff  
I'm old school (no smart phone) and am would like to get a decent map of Baja before making the drive north (haven't driven the Baja in over 11 years). I see the old AAA road map is now out of print... Can anyone recommend another decent road map that I can order before I leave?


For paper maps of baja still in print try National Geographic or Guia Roji. Should be able to buy either online.

David K - 5-1-2017 at 09:02 PM

1) 2009 Baja California Almanac map book.
2) 2010 AAA Baja California map
3) 2008 National Geographic Baja maps

Bob and Susan - 5-2-2017 at 04:52 AM

after searching EVERY store I stopped at in baja I bought this on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Geographic-Baja-CA-Mexico-A...

maps are just NOT sold in regular stores anymore



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BajaMama - 5-2-2017 at 05:18 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Bundle-National-Geographic-Adven...

Here is a link where you can buy the NatGeo map. We always say if it doesn't exist on Amazon, it just doesn't exist...

[Edited on 5-2-2017 by BajaMama]

PaulW - 5-2-2017 at 06:06 AM

Best map is the Almanac that most all of us use
Here are some fresh links for U to try

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-California-Almanac-Publishers/dp...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=baja+california+almanac

https://www.bajabound.com/before/aboutmex/bajaalmanac.php

MMc - 5-2-2017 at 07:23 AM

Check the U2U in the upper right side.

JZ - 5-2-2017 at 10:09 AM

I hate using paper maps. Been thinking of digitizing mine. Any do this, and if so how? Maybe a Fedex office would do it.

del mar - 5-2-2017 at 10:18 AM

I bought the Nat Geo north and south maps, they're durable and pretty....but don't show mileage's :(

David K - 5-2-2017 at 10:56 AM

Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Best map is the Almanac that most all of us use
Here are some fresh links for U to try

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-California-Almanac-Publishers/dp...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=baja+california+almanac

https://www.bajabound.com/before/aboutmex/bajaalmanac.php


The Baja Bound (3rd link) source are brand new, uncirculated 2009 editions (the final edition). The price is half that of the others and older ones for sale.

TedZark - 5-3-2017 at 01:37 PM

There is a Mexico: Baja California - mapa de la peninsula 2015 map that is quite decent, available at most Calimax stores. Also I bought a really good itmb.com map of the Baja - platicised and pretty tough. Both maps have pretty good coverage of dirt roads and out-of-the-way places in my area (Ensenada). I got that from Amazon.

BajaMama - 5-3-2017 at 03:51 PM

If you like to use GPS thingies GARMIN has a good Baja map - my 10+ year old model has life time updates - a few years back when I updated I didn't have enough memory to update all USA & one option was western U.S. and Baja, so now I update before I travel for the latest. It is pretty accurate, even has the Punta Chivato dirt roads.

[Edited on 5-3-2017 by BajaMama]

David K - 5-3-2017 at 03:58 PM

The AAA map even without showing most dirt roads showed enough, and because it had MILES between all the road junctions it was precious for trip navigation and planning.


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JZ - 5-3-2017 at 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama  
If you like to use GPS thingies GARMIN has a good Baja map - my 10+ year old model has life time updates - a few years back when I updated I didn't have enough memory to update all USA & one option was western U.S. and Baja, so now I update before I travel for the latest. It is pretty accurate, even has the Punta Chivato dirt roads.

[Edited on 5-3-2017 by BajaMama]


Garmin gps are pretty much garbage compared to apps that are available on phones now. Like MotionX. Much bigger and brighter screen. Much more functional than the crappy standalone GPS UI's.


Run MotionX for roads and Navonics for the water and you are golden.



[Edited on 5-4-2017 by JZ]

basautter - 5-3-2017 at 05:30 PM

Two good maps is not a bad idea. I have never seen one that has all the detail. I recommend the Baja Almanac and the AAA map. have fun!