The briefing
The Cayo Perico Heist belongs to the Heist collection and is associated with Miguel Madrazo , Pavel. Its listed multiplayer format is Solo , Co-Op. The listed participant range is 1 - 4 players. Access is associated with Kosatka Submarine.
Heists use a preparation and finale structure, with access tied to the appropriate planning base. Host costs, difficulty, player cuts, optional objectives and event bonuses can all change the amount a participant receives.
The reference reward field lists: Primary Target ($400,000 - $910,000) + Secondary Targets ($70,875 - $300,000). Treat this as the stated baseline; difficulty, participant cuts, completion conditions and active event bonuses can change the final amount.
The detailed collection below includes 14 factual sections covering the missions, variants, locations or reward tables associated with this job. Expand a section to inspect its requirements and route imagery.
Mission, location & feature reference
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The Cayo Perico Heist: Index
Objective sequence
- Escape Point
- Freemode Preparation Missions The Cayo Perico Heist: Targets Primary Targets
- Primary Targets Chance Rates
- Approach Vehicle
- Infiltration Point
- Compound Entry Point
- TIme of Day
- Weapon Loadout
- Hire Support Crew
- Assign Crew Cuts
- Mission Objectives
Primary Targets
| Target | 2026 Value | Post-2023 | Original Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrazo Files (first playthrough only) | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Sinsimito Tequila | $400,000 | $630,000 | $900,000 |
| Ruby Necklace | $560,000 | $700,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Bearer Bonds | $616,000 | $770,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Pink Diamond | $910,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Panther Statue (Event Exclusive) | N/D | $1,900,000 | $1,900,000 |
Primary Targets Chance Rates
| Target | First Weekly Playthrough | Other Playthroughs |
|---|---|---|
| Sinsimito Tequila | 0% | 80% |
| Ruby Necklace | 40% | 10% |
| Bearer Bonds | 40% | 8% |
| Pink Diamond | 20% | 2% |
| Panther Statue | 0% (limited-time events) | 0% (limited-time events) |
Secondary Targets
- Cash ($70,875 - $74,925)
- Weed ($117,450 - $121,500)
- Artwork ($141,750 - $162,000)
- Cocaine ($178,200 - $182,250)
- Gold ($295,500 - $300,000)
- Safe Cash ($18,000 - $99,000)
The Cayo Perico Heist: Finale
Its target is Underground vault content.
- Target
- Underground vault content
- Setup Cost
- $100,000 Set-up fee (free for 1st run)
Approach Vehicle
- Kosatka (Kosatka Prep)
- RO-86 Alkonost (Alkonost & Pilot Prep)
- Velum 5-Seater (Velum Prep)
- Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat (Patrol Boat Prep)
- Longfin (Longfin Prep)
Infiltration Point
- West Beach ( Kosatka )
- North Dock
- Main Dock
- HALO Jump (Alkonost)
- Airstrip ( Velum )
- North Drop Zone ( Annihilator )
- South Drop Zone ( Annihilator )
- Drainage Tunnel ( Kosatka & Cutting Torch Prep)
Compound Entry Point
- Main Gate (Demolition Charges Prep)
- Drainage Tunnel (Cutting Torch Prep)
Escape Point
- Airstrip
- North Dock
- Main Dock
- Kosatka (Requires Kosatka approach)
TIme of Day
- Day - From 12:00 to 19:00 (freezes at dusk)
- Night - From 22:00 to 5:00 (freezes at dawn)
Hire Support Crew
| Name | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Airstrike | $12,000 | Air defenses disabled: Charlie Reed’s LAZER attacks the area marked by the player’s flare. |
| Supply Drop | $15,000 | Air defenses disabled: crates supply a Minigun with up to 9,999 rounds, five RPGs and five Sticky Bombs. |
| Sniper | $25,000 | Air defenses disabled: Viktor Sokolov targets selected guards with a suppressed sniper rifle; shots can miss. |
| Helicopter Backup | $30,000 | Air defenses disabled: Rooster McCraw’s Buzzard gunner attacks guards and diverts their fire. |
| Recon Drone | $25,000 | Air defenses disabled: Paige’s drone reveals guards, including inside the compound. The reference limits its usefulness to Hard Mode. |
| Weapon Stash | $15,000 | Velum approach: selected loadouts are concealed in duffel bags at the airstrip hangar. |
Mission Objectives
Objective sequence
- Go to El Rubio's compound.
- Enter El Rubio's compound.
- Go to the underground vault.
- Steal the primary target .
- Escape the compound.
- Escape Cayo Perico.
- Drainage Tunnerl Entry Point: Cut open the grate.
Elite Challenges
- Complete in under 15:00 minutes
- 0 hacks failed
- Full loot bags
- Nobody gets wasted
- Do not be detected while inside the compound
The Cayo Perico Heist: Artworks
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- The Cayo Perico Heist Bonus Payouts Artwork GTAOnline TheCayoPericoHeist BonusPayouts Artwork
- The Cayo Perico Heist GTA V Artwork The Cayo Perico Heist
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- The Cayo Perico Heist Treasure Chests Artwork
- The Cayo Perico Heist Bonus Payouts Artwork
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