Plunge into Wealth: 11 Stunning Underwater Finds That Amaze & Profit

7. Lima's Jewels

The Jewels of Lima: Vanished Riches of Legend Estimated Value: $148 million* Year Lost: 1820 Year Found: N/A The Jewels of Lima, also called the Treasure of Lima, are fabled riches that disappeared amid chaos in 1820. Valued at up to $208 million today, they were moved from Peru to Mexico for protection.

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The Mystery of Lima’s Lost Fortune The crew tasked with the transport turned traitor, murdering the guards and priests and tossing their bodies overboard. They hid the treasure on Cocos Island, Costa Rica, planning to reclaim it later. Their scheme collapsed, and the loot remains lost, inspiring endless tales and treasure hunts.