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====== How Can Locus Map Help Me with Finding Geocaches? ======

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Geocaching is a world-renowned outdoor game, and Locus Map is an **[[https://partnerships.geocaching.com/geocachingapi|official partner app]]**.

Locus Map can:
  * **[[..:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus|show geocaches on the map]]**
  * **[[..:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|navigate]]** you to the cache
  * **[[..:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#geocache_detail_panel|display listings]]**, images, logs...
  * **[[..:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#logging|log your own findings offline or online]]** directly from the app without the need to visit [[http://www.geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] website. [[manual:user_guide:geocaching|And much more >>]]

===== How to get geocaches into the app? =====
Geocaches must be downloaded from [[https://www.geocaching.com|geocaching.com]] website. This can be done in two ways:
==== Directly from the app ====
<wrap info>Available with **[[manual:user_guide:getpremium|Premium Silver]]**</wrap>

For a quick overview, check the video tutorial:\\ {{youtube>JFqlBZn60gs?full}}\\ 

Here are detailed instructions:
  * go to Menu > All features > Geocaching > Geocaching tools > **Search for geocaches**\\ {{ :manual:basics:gc_basic.jpg?nolink |}}
  * tap **SEARCH**
  * confirm **Import** of the caches

For example, this way, the app imports **110 geocaches placed around the maps screen cursor**. You can change the location and number of downloaded caches or set up a filter. [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools|More info >>]]
==== Via add-on ====

Another option is the **Geocaching4Locus** addon that you can quickly install for free from the **[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcao.geocaching4locus|Google Play Store]]**. 

<wrap important>The add-on is not a product of our team, so we can't bear responsibility for its correct functioning</wrap>

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  * touch and hold the place on the map where you'd like to see **geocaches around**
  * Locus creates a temporary point and slides up its detail panel. Tap the addon button and **nearest caches**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas.png?nolink |}}
  * select the **number** of downloaded caches and tap the **download button**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas2.png?nolink |}}

==== Import of geocaches ====

  * after downloading, Locus Map asks where to **store** the geocaches. Select the **folder** and tap **IMPORT**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:gc_basic01.jpg?nolink |}}
  * info box about **successful download** appears:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas4.png?nolink |}}
  * **geocaches emerge on the map**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas5.png?nolink |}}

[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|More about geocaching with Locus Map >>]]