105+ Coordinate Tattoo Ideas to Memorialize Your Favorite Places

From basic coordinates and matching tattoos to floral designs, here are the stunning tattoos that can commemorate your favorite places around the world!

I love doing coordinate tattoos because they always come with such cool stories. These stories can be about places, moments, cool travel adventures, and more. It is a great way to share in the lives of my clients and create a permanent reminder for them as well!

In this post, I am going to introduce you to the most popular and creative coordinate tattoo ideas. I will also discuss the various meanings behind them and how you can create a design that is unique to you!

The Best Coordinate Tattoo Ideas

Here are the best coordinate tattoo designs for you to choose from:

Minimalist Coordinate Tattoos

If you want the main focus of your coordinates tattoo to be the coordinates, then a minimalist coordinates tattoo is the way to go. This means that you just have the location along with the cardinal directions.

Now, you may imagine that a simple coordinate tattoo sounds pretty boring, think again! There are actually a few ways to make sure that your coordinates tattoo looks interesting or unique.

One option that you have with your coordinate tattoo design is to use a different kind of font. You can also choose to structure your coordinates tattoo in a particular manner. For instance, some people prefer to have it in a single line while other people like to have one sectioned above the other, like Angelina Jolie has done with her tattoo.

One of the perks of a minimalistic coordinate tattoo design is that it can be placed anywhere on your body and can even work as a neck tattoo! In fact, if you have long hair, you can hide your coordinates tattoo whenever you want.

The more common placement spot for a coordinate tattoo is the back of the upper arm, although the upper back is a popular spot too.

Matching Coordinate Tattoos

There is typically a moving or interesting story behind coordinates tattoos. This is why some people choose to get matching tattoos. The coordinate tattoo design is an artistic depiction of a bond or experience shared by two or more people. This could be between family members, best friends or close friends.

Now, when it comes to matching coordinates tattoos, you have a few options. If you like, you can get a simplistic design and have each tattoo a perfect match for the other. This can be a good option if you want to commemorate the same location such as where you met, a home address, or a wedding destination.

Your other avenue is to get the coordinates of the other person inked on you. Such a coordinates tattoo works when you want to honor some element of the other's life. So, you can each get the location of where the other person was born or their favorite place.

A really cute idea for matching coordinates tattoos is to get each coordinate tattoo in a semi-circle. Place each of the coordinates tattoo near the edge of your forearm. So, when you place your forearms together, the tattoos line up to form a circle.

This idea can also work as side-by-side ankle coordinate tattoos.

Heart Coordinate Tattoos

As I said many coordinate tattoo designs are based on something meaningful. And, in some cases, these tattoo ideas are meant to represent a relationship or friendship between two or more people.

So, including a heart in your coordinates tattoo makes sense. It shows that those coordinates carry a great deal of significance to you. At the same time, it is small and simple enough to be subtle, ensuring that this tattoo design will work for anyone.

At the same time, if you do want to go with a larger or even flashier coordinates tattoo, you should certainly go for it!

Botanical Coordinate Tattoos

If you want to add a touch of nature to your coordinates tattoo, then you should check out these botanical coordinate tattoo designs.

There are a lot of different ways to make this kind of coordinate tattoo work. If you would like to keep things simple, then you can go with a single flower.

Keep in mind that each flower has its own meaning. For instance, roses can be symbolic of love and passion while lotus flowers tend to be associated with spirituality.

So, if your coordinates tattoo is in honor of someone, it is a good idea to choose a flower that is representative of their personality. Of course, choosing their favorite flower can be a beautiful gesture too.

In case the the coordinates in your coordinate tattoo are related to someone's birthplace, you may want to go with their birth flower to make your coordinates tattoo even more special.

If you would like to add a bit more flair to your coordinate tattoo, then you can go with a floral wreath and have the coordinates inscribed in the center.

Map Coordinate Tattoos

If you are depicting a special place with your coordinates tattoo, then you may want to go all out. This is especially true if you are getting a tattoo of the home country or town of you or a loved one.

In this case, your coordinates tattoo can include a map. Now, the map in your coordinates tattoo doesn't have to point to the specific place of the coordinates. However, going with an accurate depiction is a great way to take your tattoo to the next level.

If the map feels a bit too complex, then you can get the outline of your hometown, state, or country.

Another great way to include the map concept in your coordinates tattoo but not take up too much space is to get your tattoo design in the shape of a globe. These tattoo designs can work as ankle coordinate tattoos too.

Here are the coordinates tattoo ideas that you should check out for inspiration:

Compass Coordinate Tattoos

If you are looking for tattoo ideas related to direction, then a compass coordinates tattoo is a good way to go. Compasses can be a symbol of guidance in the path that you should take.

So, in terms of a compass coordinates tattoo, you may be depicting that you want to move toward the coordinates in your design.

At the same time, some people believe that the compass signifies independence. So, if you are looking to push past your boundaries and enter new territories or to move forward from the place you call home, then this is also a great coordinates tattoo to get.

Compass Anchor and Arrow Coordinate Tattoos

This is a subcategory of the compass coordinates tattoo. Here, there is an arrow along with your coordinates tattoo. The compass can be on one side of the arrow and an anchor on the other side.

There are a lot of different meanings that can be associated with such coordinate tattoos. And, to a certain degree, the meaning can depend on how the compass and anchor are placed.

For instance, if the compass is at the head of the arrow and the anchor is at the back, it can mean that you are ready to leave the place that you call home and go on an adventure. Or, it could mean that your home is your anchor and that you rely on it while you go out seeking new places and people.

Arrow Coordinate Tattoos

If you only want the arrow in your coordinate tattoo, then there are coordinate tattoos for you to choose from.

In case you are looking to keep your coordinate tattoo ideas as simple as possible, then you can go with a minimalistic design. However, there are plenty of coordinate tattoos that add some style and flair and you can follow their lead too!

Sun Coordinate Tattoos

A sun coordinates tattoo is a simple tattoo design but can have a lot of meaning. As you are aware, the sun is typically associated with brightness, life, energy, and positivity.

Combining this symbol with your coordinates tattoo is a good way to indicate that that particular place is a source of joy and light for you!

Landscape Coordinate Tattoos

The landscape coordinates tattoo is also a really great tattoo if you are all about aesthetics. Here, the background of these coordinate tattoos consists of mountains, lakes, waves, islands, or any other background that you like.

Plane Coordinate Tattoos

This is a great coordinates tattoo to consider if you love to travel. The plane is indicative of moving from one place to another.

However, the coordinates in this kind of coordinates tattoo can either be your favorite place or the place that you call home. This all depends on the intention behind these tattoo designs.

For such coordinate tattoos, you can choose a real plane, a paper plane, or both!

Here are the coordinate tattoos that you should check out! There is so much variety and creativity here and you are sure to find what you are looking for!