The Cape Bonavista Mayan Stone in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is one of the trickier ones to reach on your first trip back to the island — not because the puzzle is hard, but because the stelae is tucked into the hills in the far southeast, past the warehouse, with a Jaguar patrolling right nearby. You also cannot collect it during the prologue, even though the pillar is physically there. You need to come back after the Mayan Mysteries quest begins. This guide covers exactly where to find it, how to solve the puzzle, and what else is nearby worth grabbing while you’re there.
- The Cape Bonavista stelae is in the far southeast of the island, in the hills past the warehouse.
- Cannot be collected during the prologue — return after completing This Old Cove and starting the Mayan Mysteries quest.
- The stelae sits close to a chest at coordinates 161, 583 and a Treasure Map at 161, 585.
- Puzzle solution: line up the larger circle with the base of the bottom pillar, then scale the pattern down until it locks.
- A Jaguar patrols the area near the stelae — it can kill you in two hits, so approach carefully.
- The island has 14 collectibles in total — syncing both viewpoints reveals all markers.
- After solving, dig up the Mayan Stone from the green marker on the ground — the puzzle and the pickup are two separate steps.
Cape Bonavista is one of the earlier islands most players revisit for collectibles. For the full list of all 16 stelae across the Caribbean, the complete Mayan Stelae locations guide covers every one with coordinates and solutions.
When Can You Collect the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stone?
Cape Bonavista is where Edward Kenway’s adventure begins, and the Mayan Stelae pillar is physically present on the island from the start. But you cannot interact with it during the prologue. The stelae only becomes active after you’ve completed the main story mission This Old Cove and the Mayan Mysteries quest has started properly. If you visit during the opening sequence and find the pillar, don’t waste time trying to trigger it — just make a note and come back with the Jackdaw later.
The earliest you can return is after unlocking the Jackdaw during the Now Hiring quest. Once you have the ship, sail back to Cape Bonavista, sync both viewpoints to reveal all collectible markers, and head southeast for the stelae.
Where Is the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stelae?
The stelae is in the hills in the far southeast of Cape Bonavista, in the area past the warehouse. It sits close to the second viewpoint on the island, making it easy to find once you’ve synced that viewpoint. Multiple sources place the nearby chest at coordinates 161, 583 and a Treasure Map at 161, 585 — the stelae is in the same pocket of the island.
How to Get There
From the second viewpoint (the one overlooking the coast where the Jackdaw docks), head down toward the area close to where the Jaguar is located. Instead of going all the way down to the lower ground, parkour across the branches to reach the next platform. You’ll pass a hut with a Treasure Map on or near a corpse at the cave entrance just beyond. Continue past the cave — the Mayan Stelae pillar is right there on the other side.
Watch Out for the Jaguar
There is a Jaguar patrolling the area near the stelae. It’s not aggressive until it spots you, but it is dangerous — it can kill you in two bites, so don’t underestimate it. You have a few options for dealing with it:
- Stealth approach — Move through the bushes quietly and avoid its patrol path entirely.
- Shoot it from range — The safest method. Get some distance and use your pistol before it closes in.
- Sleep Dart — Drops it instantly without a fight, then you can finish it with a single assassination press. This also earns you a Jaguar skin for crafting.
The Jaguar skin is a useful crafting material, so killing it rather than sneaking past is usually the better call if you’re working on upgrades. The crafting guide covers what you can make with animal hides and where to find specific materials if you’re short on anything.
How to Solve the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stelae Puzzle
Once you’re at the pillar, the process is the same as every other stelae in the game. Here’s the step-by-step:
- Climb to the top of the stone pillar.
- Press the interaction button (Triangle on PS / Y on Xbox) to activate the puzzle.
- A glowing circular overlay appears. Below you are the ruins and stone structures you need to match it to.
- Line up the larger outer circle with the base of the bottom pillar in the ruins directly in front of you.
- Scale the pattern down (push the right stick down on controllers) until all sections lock into the correct positions over the markings below.
- When all glowing circles overlap correctly with the ruins beneath, the puzzle solves automatically.
This is one of the more straightforward puzzles in the Mayan Mysteries set. The main step most players fumble is forgetting to scale down after rotating — the overlay needs to shrink to fit the ruins, not just align horizontally.
How to Collect the Mayan Stone
After the puzzle completes, a green marker appears on the ground near the stelae. Climb down from the pillar and head to it. Press the dig button to excavate and collect the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stone. This adds it to your inventory and ticks off one of the 16 needed for the Mayan Mysteries quest.
Important: Solving the puzzle and collecting the stone are two separate interactions. The puzzle completion does not auto-collect the stone. If you climb down and leave without digging, you’ll have to solve the puzzle again on your next visit.
Other Collectibles Nearby
While you’re in the southeast section of Cape Bonavista near the stelae, a few other collectibles are within easy reach:
- Treasure Map — Found on a corpse at the nearby cave entrance. The dig site it points to is also on Cape Bonavista itself, at coordinates 146, 587. Head to the beach in the south of the island, enter the large cave, follow it all the way to the end, and the chest sits in a small puddle of water at the back.
- Chest — Close to the stelae at 161, 583.
- Data File — Found at the top of the small waterfall near this section. Look left before heading back to the waterfall if you’re continuing through the area.
- Song Sheet (“So Early In The Morning”) — Sitting between two branches in the trees nearby.
Cape Bonavista has 14 collectibles in total. Syncing both viewpoints on the island reveals all remaining markers on your map, making a full cleanup run straightforward. None of the collectibles here are permanently missable — you can return any time after the story.
Cape Bonavista Collectible Summary
- Viewpoints: 2
- Mayan Stelae: 1
- Chests: 2
- Song Sheets: 1
- Secrets: 3
- Data Files: 1
- Treasure Maps: 1
- Huntable Animals: 3 (Jaguar, Monkey, and one more)
More AC Black Flag Resynced Guides
- All Mayan Stelae Locations
- Mayan Temple Statue Puzzle – Sage’s Buried Secret
- All Treasure Map Locations
- Havana Scarecrows Treasure
- Blackbeard’s Treasure Map
- All Main and Side Missions
- How Long to Beat AC Black Flag Resynced
- Beginner’s Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Mayan Stelae on Cape Bonavista?
It’s in the hills in the far southeast of the island, past the warehouse. From the second viewpoint, head down toward the Jaguar’s area and parkour across the branches to reach the plateau. The stelae is just beyond the cave entrance where the Treasure Map corpse is located.
Can I collect the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stone during the prologue?
No. The stelae is physically on the island but cannot be interacted with during the prologue. You need to complete This Old Cove and start the Mayan Mysteries quest first. Return with the Jackdaw after unlocking it during the Now Hiring quest.
How do I solve the Cape Bonavista Mayan Stelae puzzle?
Climb to the top of the pillar and activate it. Line up the larger circle with the base of the bottom pillar in the ruins below, then scale the pattern down using the right stick until all sections lock into place. The puzzle completes automatically when aligned correctly.
Is there a Jaguar near the Cape Bonavista stelae?
Yes. A Jaguar patrols the area and can kill you in two hits. The safest ways to deal with it are shooting from range or hitting it with a Sleep Dart first. Killing it earns you a Jaguar skin for crafting, so it’s worth taking down rather than sneaking past.
Do I need to dig up the stone after solving the puzzle?
Yes. Solving the puzzle and picking up the stone are two separate steps. After the puzzle completes, a green marker appears on the ground nearby. Climb down and press the dig button at that marker to actually collect the Mayan Stone.
How many collectibles are on Cape Bonavista?
There are 14 collectibles in total: 2 viewpoints, 1 Mayan Stelae, 2 chests, 1 song sheet, 3 secrets, 1 data file, 1 treasure map, and 3 huntable animals. Syncing both viewpoints reveals all remaining markers on your map.
