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Home/ GTA Online / Heists/ The Cayo Perico Heist
Real GTA Online screenshot showing The Cayo Perico Heist
Modern heistThe Cayo Perico Heist

December 15, 2020 · 1–4 players

The Cayo Perico Heist

Scout El Rubio’s island, pick your entry and escape points, then leave with a primary target and as much bag-filling secondary loot as your team can carry.

Rockstar launch announcement Real screenshot via GTA Base
LaunchedDecember 15, 2020
Players1–4 players
Host fromKosatka submarine
SetupGTA$100,000
Cooldown144 minutes solo / 48 minutes with a crew

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

GTA$400,000–910,000 primary target value, plus secondary loot; Elite adds GTA$50,000 or GTA$100,000

Before crew cuts, damage penalties and temporary event bonuses. The in-game result screen is the final authority.

SOLO READYYes — the only full heist playable solo
HOW TO COMPLETE IT

Run the score from setup to escape

  1. 01

    Meet Miguel at The Music Locker, buy the Kosatka and launch Gather Intel from the planning table.

  2. 02

    Scout the compound, drainage tunnel, docks, airstrip and secondary loot, then choose a quiet entry and exit.

  3. 03

    Complete the mandatory approach, equipment and weapon preps; buy the cutting torch when using the drainage tunnel.

  4. 04

    Infiltrate, steal the primary target, fill the bag with the best nearby secondary loot and swim or drive to the escape point.

APPROACH OPTIONS

Ways to complete The Cayo Perico Heist

01

Kosatka drainage tunnel

Use the submarine approach and cutting torch to enter directly beneath the compound, then leave by the sea.

02

Longfin dock sweep

Arrive at a dock, fill the bag with the best nearby secondary loot and reach the compound by boat.

03

Crew value run

Bring a second player to unlock compound gold and use the extra bag space to beat the solo ceiling.

LAUNCH CHECKLIST

What you need before launching

  • Meet Miguel Madrazo at The Music Locker
  • Own a Kosatka to host
  • Complete Gather Intel and repeatable preps
  • Pay the setup fee each run
Best for: Solo grinders, stealth players and flexible small crews.
MAP & ROUTE PLANNING

Know the ground before the timer

Real Cayo Perico atlas map showing the compound, airstrip, docks and island roads

This is the island map to use during Gather Intel. Mark the compound entry, drainage tunnel, best secondary loot and your escape waterline.

Route cuesKosatka drainage tunnelLongfin dock sweepCrew value run
Cayo Perico atlas via GTA Base

EDITORIAL NOTE

This page uses real in-game or official promotional media and a real GTA map reference. Images are shown for editorial reference; GTA, Rockstar Games and related properties belong to their respective owners.

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