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Pelorus Travel expedition will search for sunken treasure near Panama
Want to embark on a treasure hunt for $24 million in gold, silver and gems?
Look no further than Pelorus Travel. The bespoke luxury tour operator is offering a rare and ambitious experience this summer: to participate in a hunt for the Maurepas shipwreck and its treasure.
The ship disappeared in 1699 near the Isthmus of Darien. The Guna people, an indigenous community in Panama, has known the shipwreck's location but kept it secret to protect their waters, Pelorus said. Diving in their waters is forbidden.
But now, the community has granted exclusive access to the tour operator to try to unearth the fortune. If the treasure is located, 70% of the sales will go to the Guna Yala community and each treasure hunter will receive 4.94% return of the 30% share of the sales, the operator said.
The expedition will be operated June through November alongside the Ocean X team and is also the subject of a documentary. Travelers will receive a $25,000 bonus from the film if the lost treasure is located.
Pelorus is billing this adventure as a once-in-lifetime opportunity. The itinerary will feature the opportunity to explore the Guna Yala waters on a luxury catamaran or yacht; go diving to explore the seabed alongside the Ocean X team; and connect with the Guna people.
