What is CenRut?
CenRut is a community-based project to create and freely distribute GPS maps of Central America. The project covers El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and Panama.

Why do you do this?
We believe that this is an immensely valuable project that allows us to apply modern technology to help raise the standard of living in Central America. Plus, we enjoy it.

Who are you?
The project leader is Willy, who lives in El Salvador. CenRut also works with similar projects in other countries, including Venezuela (gpsyv.net), Argentina (proyectomapear.com.ar), and Peru (perut.org).

How do you finance all this?
The small amount of actual cash required for the project is generously provided by donors. The value of the work provided by the volunteers is infinitely larger than this.

How can I help?
The best way to help is to send in data to improve the project. Instructions are included in the download package.

How do I install the maps on my computer?
You need to have the Mapsource program on your computer to see the CenRut maps. If you already have Mapsource, you can skip to step 2:
1) Download and install Garmin MapSource 6.13.7 http://rapidshare.com/files/148052619/MapSource_6137.rar which is a stable version of the program. Newer versions are available, but may not be stable and do not offer any real advantage.

2) Download the CenRut package Mapas/CenRut26.rar. Then run the installer(.exe) that is inside the package.

For Android, Iphone, Windows Mobile and Simbian, the CenRut project runs in a software called "Navitel" and the maps are here Mapas/CenRut_Navitel26.rar (only unrar this archives in the "maps" folder of navitel program.)

What if I have additional questions?
Please feel free to post questions in the Cenrut.org forum, and we will be happy to help!

This map rocks! I works so far in San Jose, Costa Rica. thanks Willy for such a great idea and to make it happen!

I tried to download the map file ending in .rar and my opertating system did not know which program to use to open it.

What do I need to know?

elgringdonjohn escribió:I tried to download the map file ending in .rar and my opertating system did not know which program to use to open it.

What do I need to know?

WinRar!, for Windows, Mac, Free BSD or Linux: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm

Greetings from China. I plan to ride from SF, USA to S. America. Your map is perfect for me. Is it being updated periodically? Should I update the map before I depart in Oct. 2012?

I don't know much about GPS. I use a Garmin GPSMAP 276C. Should I just send you my tracks afterwards?

By the way, where can I find maps for S. America?

Thanks for teaching.

Best regards,

Franki

Franki escribió:Greetings from China. I plan to ride from SF, USA to S. America. Your map is perfect for me. Is it being updated periodically? Should I update the map before I depart in Oct. 2012?

I don't know much about GPS. I use a Garmin GPSMAP 276C. Should I just send you my tracks afterwards?

By the way, where can I find maps for S. America?

Thanks for teaching.

Best regards,

Franki

Hello Franki,
You are right, we update periodically the map so make sure you download the last version before your trip.

It will be great if you can save your tracks and send them us.

Also, like Cenrut there are other communities in South America at:
Colombia: Colrut (http://www.colrut.com/)
Peru: Perut (http://www.perut.org/)
Venezuela: Venrut (http://www.gpsyv.net/)
Argentina: Proyecto Mapear (http://www.proyectomapear.com.ar/)

Hope this helps you and let us know if you have any other question.

Have a nice ride!!!

Ugh... I had no idea that I could buy my Garmin and get you guys a commission! I'll be using your map in Costa Rica in April. I'm totally new to GPS (always used a paper map), so I'll learn how to record my trips/whatever for your project. I look forward to using it!