{"id":22730,"date":"2026-08-20T11:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turtrip.com\/?p=22730"},"modified":"2026-09-29T18:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:05:59","slug":"google-maps-sin-conexion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turtrip.com\/en\/google-maps-sin-conexion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Google Maps offline (and save yourself a travel headache)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_6ad20179f1967\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">There are two types of travelers: <strong>those who land knowing exactly how to get to their hotel\u2026 and those hunting for airport Wi-Fi with a suitcase in one hand and their phone in the other.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The good news is that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong> works offline too. And no, we don't mean taking a screenshot before your flight and hoping your sense of direction will do the rest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you download <strong>offline maps<\/strong> before you go, you can look up streets and addresses and see where you are, even when you have no mobile data or your signal vanishes just when you need it.<\/p>\n<p>Being online makes travel easier, but <strong>knowing how to use Google Maps offline can save the day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad20179f2312\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><strong><strong style=\"color: #fb632c;\">Can you use Google Maps without internet?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Yes, but there are a few things to keep in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Download a map of your destination before you go and Google Maps can still show it when you're offline. Your phone's GPS can also show you where you are: it doesn't need mobile data to work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">So you can follow your position on the map and check you're heading the right way, even with airplane mode on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Offline, you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>See the streets included in your downloaded map.<\/li>\n<li>Look up addresses within that area.<\/li>\n<li>Find your location using your phone's GPS.<\/li>\n<li>Access the map even without a signal.<\/li>\n<li>Use navigation and get directions when driving.<\/li>\n<li>Spot places you've saved before your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">But remember: <strong>for offline driving directions, your whole route needs to fit inside the map you've downloaded<\/strong>. Downloading just the city center won't be enough if the airport is 40 kilometers away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It's a small detail that makes a big difference when you've just landed, roaming hasn't kicked in yet and the airport Wi-Fi has other plans.<\/p>\n<p>Because getting lost can be fun\u2026 <strong>until it's 11 pm, you're hot and tired, and there's a suitcase to drag along.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad20179f2670\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><strong><strong style=\"color: #fb632c;\">How to download offline maps in Google Maps before you travel<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It only takes a few taps, and the steps are much the same on iPhone and Android.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step by step<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Open the Google Maps app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your profile picture or initial.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>\u201cOffline maps\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>\u201cYour own map\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cSelect your own map\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Move the box and zoom in or out until it covers the whole area you need.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>\u201cDownload\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You can also search for a city or place, open its details and tap <strong>\u201cMore\u201d \u2192 \u201cDownload offline map\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Download your maps over Wi-Fi before you go. The bigger the area, the bigger the download.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Google Maps shows you the download size before you start, so you can choose a smaller area if your phone is running out of space.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> map downloads aren't available in every country or region due to contractual restrictions, language support or address formats. You can find up-to-date information in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=es\">Google Maps' official help center<\/a><\/strong>.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad20179f2965\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><strong><strong style=\"color: #fb632c;\">An easy mistake: downloading the city center but forgetting the airport<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Say you're heading to London and download a map of the city center. You land at Gatwick or Stansted, open Maps\u2026 and realize the airport and half the journey to your hotel aren't on it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">To avoid this, make sure you include:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Your arrival airport or station.<\/li>\n<li>Your accommodation.<\/li>\n<li>The approximate route between the two.<\/li>\n<li>The areas you plan to visit.<\/li>\n<li>Any day trips outside the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visiting a few cities? Download a map for each one and give them names you'll recognize at a glance, like \u201cRome\u201d, \u201cFlorence\u201d or \u201cRome Airport\u201d.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad20179f2c16\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><strong><strong style=\"color: #fb632c;\">What you can (and can't) do with Google Maps offline<\/strong><\/strong><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">Downloaded maps are an excellent backup, but they don't fully replace an internet connection.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toggles accordion toggles--minimal-shadow\" data-br=\"none\" data-starting=\"default\" data-style=\"minimal\"><div class=\"toggle accent-color\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"nectar-inherit-h4 toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus-circle\"><\/i>What works with Google Maps offline<\/a><\/h3><div><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #FB632C\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">View streets, roads and place names<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Check your location using GPS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Search for addresses within the downloaded map<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Navigate and calculate driving routes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available*<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Get turn-by-turn driving directions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available*<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Zoom in, zoom out and move around the map<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">See markers for previously saved places<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available**<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use the map with poor coverage or an unstable connection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use Google Maps in airplane mode<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Available***<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small>* Provided the entire route is included in your downloaded map.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>** You can see saved places, but some details, such as opening hours, reviews or photos, require an internet connection.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>*** Keep your phone's location services switched on so GPS can show you where you are.<\/small><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle accent-color\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"nectar-inherit-h4 toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus-circle\"><\/i>What still needs an internet connection<\/a><\/h3><div><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #FB632C\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Walking routes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cycling routes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Public transport routes and timetables<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Real-time traffic, accidents and road closures<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Alternative routes based on traffic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Journeys outside the downloaded area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Unavailable<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Searching for restaurants, shops and other businesses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Limited information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Up-to-date opening hours, reviews, photos and prices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Internet connection required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Street View and up-to-date imagery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Internet connection required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sharing your location in real time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Internet connection required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\">Downloading or updating maps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fb632c\"><strong>Internet connection required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Google confirms that walking, cycling and public transit directions, live traffic and alternative routes are unavailable offline. Your whole route must also fit inside the downloaded area. For details, see <strong><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform=Android&amp;hl=es&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2980\">Google Maps' official help center<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2650\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2650\"><strong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2419\">Keep in mind:<\/strong> your whole driving route needs to fit inside the downloaded map. Offline maps also expire, so give them a quick check a few days before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1522\">So if you're walking, you can use the map and the blue GPS dot to find your way, but <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1521\">Google Maps won't calculate a walking route or give you walking directions offline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1688\">You won't know if the bus timetable has changed, a road is closed or that restaurant you've been looking forward to has picked today as its day off.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a00eb6\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #fb632c;\"><b>A simple travel trick: save your places before you go<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Before you leave, save all the places you might need in Google Maps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Your hotel or apartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">The airport and stations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Restaurants and caf\u00e9s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Landmarks and tourist attractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Supermarkets or pharmacies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Coworking spaces, if you'll be working remotely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">The meeting point for a tour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">The car rental office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Create a list for your trip and organize your saved places by city or day. Everything will be easier to find when you need it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">For a little extra peace of mind, copy your accommodation's full address into your phone's notes and take a screenshot of your booking. Your saved places may still show up on the map, but <span class=\"s2\"><b>photos, reviews, opening hours and other up-to-date details need an internet connection<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">After a twelve-hour flight, your future self will be very glad you thought of this.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a011b6\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #fb632c;\"><b>Five quick checks before takeoff<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Once your map is downloaded, run through these five quick checks before you go:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><b>Switch on airplane mode and open Google Maps.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> This lets you check that the map has downloaded correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><b>Find your accommodation.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> Make sure you can locate it within the saved area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><b>Check that the airport is included too.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> It's often quite a long way from the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><b>Update the map.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> Google Maps tries to update maps that are about to expire automatically when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, but it's best to check before you leave.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><b>Keep location services switched on.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> Without them, GPS won't be able to show you where you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p3\">A quick check now beats finding out something's missing when you're already offline.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a0146e\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #fb632c;\"><b>How much space do offline maps take up?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">That depends on how big the area is and how much detail the map includes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A city map might use a few hundred megabytes, while a whole region will need more room. Google Maps shows you the estimated download size before you start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">To make the most of your phone's storage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Only download the areas you'll actually visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Use Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Delete maps from previous trips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Check when the map was last updated before traveling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">On Android, check whether you can save maps to an SD card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">There's no need to download half the country \u201cjust in case\u201d. Just make sure your map covers <span class=\"s2\"><b>the key locations and the entire route between them<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a01712\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #fb632c;\"><b>Do offline maps expire?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yes. Update your downloaded maps before they expire so you're traveling with the latest information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Google Maps tries to update maps that are about to expire when your phone is on Wi-Fi. Still, if you downloaded yours weeks ago, open <span class=\"s2\"><b>\u201cOffline maps\u201d<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> a few days before you leave and check that they're all up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can update them manually there too.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a01970\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #fb632c;\"><b>Offline maps make a great backup. An internet connection does the rest.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A downloaded map can be a lifesaver when your signal drops, roaming is slow to kick in or you need to find your hotel as soon as you land.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">But during your trip, you'll still need internet access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Check public transit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">See real-time traffic and travel disruptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Book a taxi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Check bookings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Chat on WhatsApp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Use a translation app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Find restaurants and up-to-date opening hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Change your route on the go.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">That's why the best combination is simple: <span class=\"s2\"><b>download your map as a backup and take an eSIM with data, so you can get on with enjoying your trip.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/turtrip.com\/en\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>TurTrip<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0you can install your eSIM before you go and activate it at your destination. You'll be ready to get online when you land, with your offline map there as a backup if the signal drops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Getting a little lost on purpose? That's part of the adventure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>Getting lost because Google Maps won't load? Not quite the same.<\/b><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a01c21\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;border:none;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(20,68,114,0.10);padding:64px 40px;margin:64px 0;text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins', Arial, sans-serif;\">\n\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#333333;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;\">\nHow much mobile data do you need for your trip?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 40px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;\">\nOffline maps can save you data. Next, see how much Google Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram and your other apps use, so you can pick a plan that fits your trip without running out or paying for data you don't need.\n<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/turtrip.com\/en\/how-many-gb-do-i-need-for-travelling\/\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#FB632C;color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:none;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:12px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;\">\nFind out how much data you need\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6ad2017a01f5c\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Sources consulted:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Google Maps help: download areas and navigate offline<\/a>, covering how to download, use, and update offline maps, along with their limitations.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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