How to Find All 23 Buried Treasures in Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag

Ahoy there, mateys! Are you plundering the seas in Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag and yearning for more buried treasure? Look no further! This guide will set you on the course to find all 23 hidden riches scattered throughout the Caribbean.

How to Find All 23 Buried Treasures in Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag

Each Buried Treasure is linked to a specific treasure map. These maps are found scattered throughout the game world, often on dead bodies. The treasure’s location will be marked on the map itself.

Here’s a breakdown of finding all 23 Buried Treasures:

Treasure #1: Abaco Island & Salt Lagoon

  • Map Location: Abaco Island, Eleuthera (Coordinates: 606,835) – Look for a corpse by a tree.
  • Treasure Location: Salt Lagoon, Gibara (Coordinates: 749,625) – Find it buried next to a large boulder on the northwestern beach.
  • Rewards: Serpent figurehead design plans & 3000 Reales

Treasure #2: Andreas Island & Abaco Island

  • Map Location: Andreas Island, Gibara (Coordinates: 579,720) – The map is on a body between a palm tree and a rock.
  • Treasure Location: Abaco Island – The small island next to the main island, buried on the south beach in a clearing with three palm trees (Coordinates: 606,835).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales

Treasure #3: Cape Bonavista

  • Map Location: Cape Bonavista (Coordinates: 179,590) – On a corpse under a drooping palm tree near the shore.
  • Treasure Location: Follow the coast back a bit to find a cave. Go inside and follow it until you reach an opening – the treasure is buried there.
  • Rewards: 1500 Reales

Treasures Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag
Treasure #4: Cayman Sounds & Petite Caverne

  • Map Location: Cayman Sounds, Castillo De Jagua (Coordinates: 327,334) – On a dead body on the beach.
  • Treasure Location: Petite Caverne (Smuggler’s Den) in Punta Guarico (Coordinates: 901,263) – Look for it near some spiky rocks on the right side of the cave.
  • Rewards: Elite Heavy Shot design plans & 3000 Reales

Treasure #5: Corozal & Ambergris Key

  • Map Location: Small island near Corozal Island, Chinchorro (Coordinates: 42,268) – On a body by a campfire.
  • Treasure Location: Ambergris Key (Smuggler’s Den) in Chinchorro – Follow the cave path until you reach a clearing (Coordinates: 55,178).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales

Treasure #6: Havana

  • Map Location: Havana (Coordinates: 240,607) – The map is hidden amongst shrubs with a dead body nearby.
  • Treasure Location: Beach by the southern limits of the city, next to a fallen palm tree before a shallow stone formation.
  • Rewards: Queen Anne’s Figurehead design plans & 3000 Reales

Treasure #7: Ile a Vache & Jiguey

  • Map Location: Ile a Vache, Navassa (Coordinates: 502,44) – Look for a corpse along the beach.
  • Treasure Location: Jiguey Smuggler’s Den located in Gibara. Enter the cave and continue until you encounter a couple of tents. The treasure is buried right beside them (Coordinates: 565,539).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales

Treasure #8: Isla Providencia & Long Bay

  • Map Location: Isla Providencia (Coordinates: 502,44) – Find the map on a corpse under a ledge.
  • Treasure Location: Long Bay within the Charlotte region. Make your way to the bay located at the coordinates (525,253) and search near the huts.
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales

Treasure #9: Mariguana Island & Andreas Island

  • Map Location: Mariguana Island, Gibara (Coordinates: 880,544) – Look for a corpse.
  • Treasure Location: Small island south of the main Andreas Island, next to a couple of palm trees (Coordinates: 579,720).
  • Rewards: Elite Harpoon design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #10: Misteriosa & Kingston

  • Map Location: Misteriosa, Serranilla (Coordinates: 307,195) – The corpse holding the map is on a ledge overlooking the beach.
  • Treasure Location: Eastern end of Kingston, in the cove next to the beached ship (Coordinates: 623,172).
  • Rewards: Blackwood Wheel design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #11: Pinos Isle & Cayman Sound

  • Map Location: Pinos Isle, Castillo De Jahua (Coordinates: 335,469) – The map is on a corpse next to a collapsed column.
  • Treasure Location: Cayman Sound, on the beach of the small island next to the main island (Coordinates: 327,334).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.


Treasure #12: Salt Lagoon & New Bone

  • Map Location: Salt Lagoon, north end of the island on the beach (Coordinates: 749,625).
  • Treasure Location: Island of New Bone, Serranilla region, behind the windmill (Coordinates: 442,118).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

Treasure #13: Santanillas & San Juan

  • Map Location: Santanillas, Chinchorro region, next to a broken ship stern (Coordinates: 217,250).
  • Treasure Location: San Juan Smuggler’s Den. Enter the cave and progress until you see a ledge overlooking a deep dive. Take a few steps back before jumping to find the treasure (Coordinates: 479,487).
  • Rewards: Elite Fire Balls design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #14: Anotto Bay & Principe

  • Map Location: Anotto Bay Smuggler’s Den, search for the corpse on the wooden platform towards the left end (Coordinates: 621,277).
  • Treasure Location: Principe, Punta Guarico region, on a ledge overlooking the water (Coordinates: 992,422).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

Treasure #15: Petite Caverne & Tulum

  • Map Location: Petite Caverne Smuggler’s Den, Punta Guarico. The corpse holding the map is tied to a stake in a back room (Coordinates: 901,263).
  • Treasure Location: Tulum, Conttoyor region, on a path leading down to the beach (Coordinates: 70,405).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

Treasure #16: Ambergris Key & Misteriosa

  • Map Location: Ambergris Key Smuggler’s Den, Chinchorro. In the tunnels, you’ll find a small indentation in the wall. Kill all enemies and loot the corpse by the wall to pick up the map (Coordinates: 55,178).
  • Treasure Location: Misteriosa. Search the dirt patch to the left of the waterfall to dig up the treasure (Coordinates: 307,195).
  • Rewards: Elite Heavy Shot design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #17: Tortuga and Matanzas

  • Map Location: Tortuga, Punta Guarico (Coordinates: 882,370) – Look for a corpse next to a beached boat and a palm tree.
  • Treasure Location: Matanzas, Dry Tortuga (Coordinates: 333,650) – Head north from the pond surrounded by cliffs to find a dry land with the treasure.
  • Reward: Elite Mortar Storage design plans and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #18: Cumberland Bay and Pinos Isle

  • Map Location: Cumberland Bay, Punta Guarico (Coordinates: 679,381) – The corpse holding the map is next to a fallen palm tree.
  • Treasure Location: Pinos Isle (Coordinates: 335,469) – Search beyond the fallen tree (bridge) towards the right of the structure.
  • Rewards: Aquila’s Wheel design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #19: Great Inagua and Nassau

  • Map Location: Great Inagua (Coordinates: 845,468) – Slide down the cave tunnel to find the corpse holding the map.
  • Treasure Location: Nassau (Coordinates: 633,784) – Head left after jumping down the ledge, then turn back and search near the rock face to dig up the treasure.
  • Rewards: Grey Sails design plan and 3000 Reales.


Treasure #20: Cumberland Bay (Kenway’s Fleet)

  • Map Acquisition: Deploy your fleet to the British Colonies and complete the mission “Empty Cellars”.
  • Treasure Location: Cumberland Bay, northern edge of the island (Coordinates: 679, 381) – Search the beach to dig up the treasure.
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

Treasure #21: Isla Providencia (Kenway’s Fleet)

  • Map Acquisition: Send your fleets to Eastern Canada and complete the mission “Scarlatina”.
  • Treasure Location: Isla Providencia (Coordinates: 502,44) – Search near the edge of the beach.
  • Rewards: Fire Barrel Storage 4 design plan and 3000 Reales.

Treasure #22: Anotto Bay (Kenway’s Fleet)

  • Map Acquisition: Deploy your fleet to the Mediterranean Sea and complete the mission “Great Reputation II”.
  • Treasure Location: Anotto Bay Smuggler’s Den, Charlotte (Coordinates: 621,277) – Search near the crates in the back of the room (near the rock wall).
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

Treasure #23: Great Inagua (Digital Deluxe Edition Exclusive)

  • Availability: Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag only.
  • Location: Edward’s inventory from the beginning of the game.
  • Treasure Location: Great Inagua, Gibara (Coordinates: 845,468) – Search along the beach area.
  • Rewards: 4000 Reales.

There you have it, buccaneers! With all 23 treasure maps uncovered, you’re well on your way to becoming the wealthiest pirate in the Caribbean. With a little effort and this trusty guide by your side, Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag‘s buried riches will soon be yours for the taking! Set sail, uncover the secrets of the islands, and build a legendary fortune!

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