The briefing
This route is a September 2023 guide, written before later Cayo Perico economy changes. It quotes a GTA$25,000 setup fee; that historical amount should not be treated as the current price. The practical structure remains useful: gather intel, identify your primary target, then choose equipment and an escape plan around the information you collected.
The source emphasizes photographing the drainage tunnel and scouting the Main Dock. That connects a quiet compound entry with access to secondary loot outside it. Filling the loot bag matters for an Elite Challenge attempt, so plan that objective before the finale rather than improvising after taking the primary target.
Complete the required preparation missions and budget GTA$5,000 for suppressors in the route described. A Sparrow can reduce preparation travel, although it adds another purchase. The first run targets the Madrazo Files, and the Panther Statue is an event-dependent target. Choose guards carefully and preserve stealth rather than assuming every visible guard must be eliminated.
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Sources & further reading
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