Monkey Mosaics
50 unique mosaics · Collect them all · Unlocks Monkey Outfit
Monkey Mosaics are a series of street art pieces scattered throughout Los Santos. Created by an anonymous artist, these mosaics depict various monkeys in different poses. Collecting all mosaics unlocks a special reward for the player.
Overview
Monkey Mosaics are a unique collectible in Grand Theft Auto V, featuring 50 distinct street art pieces located throughout Los Santos. These mosaics are the work of an anonymous artist and add a layer of urban artistry to the cityscape.
Players are tasked with finding and photographing each mosaic to complete the collection. Once all mosaics are collected, players are rewarded with the Monkey Outfit, a special costume that can be worn by any protagonist.
The mosaics are often found in obscure or hard-to-reach locations, encouraging players to explore the city thoroughly. While there is no direct quest giver, the mosaics contribute to the game's rich tapestry of hidden content.
Starting the Quest
Monkey Mosaics are part of a unique story quest that involves photographing street art around Los Santos.
- Begin by exploring Los Santos to locate the Monkey Mosaics.
- Use the in-game camera to photograph each mosaic.
- Photograph all 50 mosaics to complete the collection.
Once all mosaics are photographed, the Monkey Outfit is unlocked for the player to use.
How to Collect
To collect Monkey Mosaics, players must photograph each piece of street art.
- Search for Monkey Mosaics in various locations around Los Santos.
- Use the in-game camera to take a picture of each mosaic.
- Ensure the entire mosaic is within the frame for the photograph to count.
- Keep track of which mosaics have been photographed to avoid duplication.
- Some mosaics may be in hard-to-reach places, requiring creative exploration.
- There is no specific order to collect the mosaics.
- After photographing all mosaics, the reward is automatically unlocked.
Tips & Strategy
Here are some tips to help you collect all Monkey Mosaics efficiently.
- Use a map: Refer to an online map to locate all mosaic locations easily.
- Check rooftops: Some mosaics are located on rooftops or high walls.
- Photograph in daylight: Better lighting conditions make it easier to photograph the mosaics.
- Track progress: Keep a checklist to ensure you don't miss any mosaics.
- Explore thoroughly: Some mosaics are in hidden alleys or behind buildings.
- Use a helicopter: For hard-to-reach mosaics, consider using a helicopter for better access.
- Be patient: Some mosaics are well-hidden and may require multiple visits to find.
All Locations
The 50 Monkey Mosaics are scattered throughout various regions of Los Santos.
Downtown Los Santos 15 items
- 1. Maze Bank Tower — rooftop wall
- 2. Pillbox Hill — alley behind the hospital
- 3. Textile City — side of a building near the underpass
- 4. Legion Square — wall near the park
- 5. Alta — rooftop of a parking garage
- 6. Burton — wall near the shopping center
- 7. Rockford Hills — side of a luxury condo
- 8. Little Seoul — alley behind the food market
- 9. Vespucci Canals — wall near the water
- 10. Del Perro — side of the pier building
- 11. Pacific Bluffs — wall of the country club
- 12. Morningwood — wall near the movie studio
- 13. Richman — side of a university building
- 14. Vinewood Hills — side of a mansion
- 15. West Vinewood — wall near the nightclub
Greater Los Santos 35 items
- 16. La Mesa — wall near the train tracks
- 17. Cypress Flats — side of a warehouse
- 18. El Burro Heights — wall near the oil fields
- 19. Murrieta Heights — side of a factory
- 20. Mirror Park — wall near the lake
- 21. East Vinewood — wall near the racetrack
- 22. Davis — side of a convenience store
- 23. Strawberry — wall near the freeway
- 24. Rancho — side of a housing project
- 25. Chamberlain Hills — wall near the basketball court
- 26. Banning — side of a shipping container
- 27. Elysian Island — wall near the docks
- 28. Terminal — side of a warehouse
- 29. Port of Los Santos — wall near the cranes
- 30. Los Santos International Airport — wall near the hangar
- 31. Vespucci Beach — wall near the skate park
- 32. Chumash — wall near the beach houses
- 33. Banham Canyon — side of a barn
- 34. Tongva Hills — wall near the vineyard
- 35. Great Chaparral — side of an abandoned building
- 36. Grand Senora Desert — wall near the airstrip
- 37. Sandy Shores — side of a trailer
- 38. Grapeseed — wall near the farm
- 39. Mount Chiliad — side of the cable car station
- 40. Paleto Bay — wall near the sheriff's station
- 41. Raton Canyon — side of a mountain cabin
- 42. Fort Zancudo — wall near the entrance
- 43. Zancudo River — side of a bridge
- 44. North Chumash — wall near the lighthouse
- 45. Paleto Forest — side of a ranger station
- 46. Mount Gordo — wall near the hiking trail
- 47. Cape Catfish — side of a fishing shack
- 48. San Chianski Mountain Range — wall near the lookout point
- 49. Alamo Sea — side of a boat house
- 50. Harmony — wall near the gas station
Reward
Completing the collection of Monkey Mosaics unlocks a special outfit.
- Unlocks the Monkey Outfit, available for all protagonists.
- The Monkey Outfit is a unique costume not available elsewhere.
- The outfit can be worn in both single-player and GTA Online.
- No additional achievements are tied to the outfit.
- The outfit is automatically added to the player's wardrobe upon completion.
Trivia
- The Monkey Mosaics are inspired by real-world street art.
- The identity of the in-game artist is never revealed.
- Some mosaics are located in areas that require creative exploration to access.
- The mosaics add an element of urban culture to the game.
- Finding all mosaics is not required for 100% completion.
- The mosaics can be photographed in any order.
- The Monkey Outfit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay.
- The mosaics are part of the enhanced edition of GTA V.
- Players often share mosaic locations online to help others.
