The Leonida map in GTA 6 is the largest in the franchise, with over 220 square kilometers of explorable terrain. This guide breaks down every major region, its signature landmarks, and the four hidden locations you should prioritize finding.
Vice City
The neon-lit heart of the game, Vice City is the largest urban zone in Leonida. It is split into 14 districts, each with its own personality, mission types, and reputation rewards.
Downtown
The financial core of Vice City. Skyscrapers, business NPCs, and high-stakes heists. The Downtown Helipad is the unlock point for the Buzzard and several late-game missions.
Vice Beach
The Art Deco beachfront district. Nightclubs, beach parties, and the start of the main story arc. Vice Beach has the highest foot traffic in the game.
Starfish Island
The wealthy residential area. Mansions, supercars, and gated community patrols. Several story missions take place on Starfish Island.
Little Seoul
A vibrant immigrant district with high-density housing and a strong Triad presence. The best place for early-game faction missions.
Ocean Beach
A laid-back boardwalk area with the Ocean Beach Pier, the largest pier in the game. Many of the game's mid-tier activities are clustered here.
Port Gellhorn
A working industrial port on the eastern edge of Vice City. Containers, cranes, and warehouses define the skyline. The port is the focal point for several cargo heist missions.
The Keys
A chain of small islands south of Vice City. Trailer parks, fishing docks, and smuggler hideouts. The Keys is where Lucia grew up and is featured heavily in the main story.
The Everglades
A vast swamp region north of Vice City. Alligators, snakes, and abandoned shacks. The Everglades is the largest explorable region in the game and contains several hidden collectibles.
Mount Kalina
A dormant volcano on the western edge of the map. Steep roads, hot springs, and a decommissioned observatory. Mount Kalina is featured in the late-game story missions.
Grasslands
The agricultural heartland of Leonida. Cattle ranches, wind farms, and crop fields. The Grasslands is the best region for off-road vehicle missions.
Blaine County
A dusty desert region on the northern edge of the map. Sheriff patrols, abandoned mines, and the Blaine County Raceway. The Blaine County airport is the unlock point for the Duster and Cuban 800.
Cayo del Mar (Hidden)
A small island chain west of the Keys. Cayo del Mar is locked behind a story mission in Chapter 5. The island is the setting for the major smuggling heist arc.
Hidden Locations You Should Find
The Sunken Yacht
Off the coast of Vespucci Beach, a wrecked yacht sits 30 meters underwater. Scuba dive to find a hidden cache of gold bars worth $250,000.
The Abandoned Drive-In Theater
In the Grasslands, a 1950s drive-in theater is hidden behind a corn field. The screen plays classic GTA V and GTA IV trailers when you approach.
The Volcano Crater Cave
Mount Kalina has a hidden cave system inside the dormant volcano. The deepest chamber contains a unique in-game painting worth $80,000.
The Forgotten Subway Tunnel
Underneath downtown Vice City, a sealed subway tunnel runs from Downtown to Port Gellhorn. The tunnel entrance is hidden behind a fake wall in the basement of an abandoned bank.
How to Fast Travel
Fast travel is unlocked after completing the Helipad mission in Chapter 2. Once unlocked, you can teleport to any owned property, the Helipad, or the airport.
Best Order to Explore
We recommend the following exploration order:
- Vice City (main story)
- The Keys (Lucia backstory missions)
- Blaine County (mission unlock for Cuban 800)
- Port Gellhorn (heist missions)
- Mount Kalina (late-game story)
- The Everglades (collectibles and side missions)
- Grasslands (racing and off-road missions)
This order matches the difficulty curve and ensures you don't over-level content by accident.
Tips for Map Completion
- Buy a helicopter as early as possible. The map is too large to explore on foot.
- Use the in-game Phone to mark collectibles on the map.
- Don't rush map completion. Several side activities unlock after the main story.
With this regional breakdown, you should be able to plan your exploration and find every major location in Leonida State.
FAQ: Map Exploration
Q: How long does it take to fully explore Leonida?
A: It takes approximately 80-100 hours of exploration to find every collectible and complete every side mission.
Q: Can I fast travel to remote locations?
A: Only if you own a helicopter. Otherwise, you must drive or fly to remote locations manually.
Q: Are there secret areas not on the map?
A: Yes, there are 4 hidden locations. This guide covers all four.
Q: Can I swim across the entire map?
A: You can swim for about 30 seconds before needing to resurface. Crossing large bodies of water is not recommended.
Best Order to Find Collectibles
We recommend the following order for finding collectibles:
- Letters from the Past (12 total).
- Junk Energy Skydives (10 total).
- LD Organics Product (20 total).
- G's Cache (8 total).
- Snowman (15 total).
Each set is found in specific regions. Use the in-game Phone to mark them on the map.
Hidden Tips for Map Exploration
- Buy a Sparrow helicopter early. It is the fastest way to explore.
- Use the Photo Mode to find vantage points.
- Use the binoculars to spot distant collectibles.
- Use the in-game Phone to call for backup vehicles.
FAQ: Map Exploration
Q: How long does it take to fully explore Leonida?
A: It takes approximately 80-100 hours of exploration to find every collectible and complete every side mission.
Q: Can I fast travel to remote locations?
A: Only if you own a helicopter. Otherwise, you must drive or fly to remote locations manually.
Q: Are there secret areas not on the map?
A: Yes, there are 4 hidden locations. This guide covers all four.
Q: Can I swim across the entire map?
A: You can swim for about 30 seconds before needing to resurface. Crossing large bodies of water is not recommended.
Best Order to Find Collectibles
We recommend the following order for finding collectibles:
- Letters from the Past (12 total).
- Junk Energy Skydives (10 total).
- LD Organics Product (20 total).
- G's Cache (8 total).
- Snowman (15 total).
Each set is found in specific regions. Use the in-game Phone to mark them on the map.
Hidden Tips for Map Exploration
- Buy a Sparrow helicopter early. It is the fastest way to explore.
- Use the Photo Mode to find vantage points.
- Use the binoculars to spot distant collectibles.
- Use the in-game Phone to call for backup vehicles.
