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Documents Mission of San Juan – Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Unlock the full collectible experience in Shadow of the Tomb Raider with this complete guide to the 27 Documents hidden throughout the Mission of San Juan. From crypts and tombs to market squares and mysterious corridors, uncover every document with clear directions and tips. Whether you’re completing your collection for achievements or immersing yourself further in the game’s lore, this comprehensive guide has you covered from start to finish.

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The first document is located at the fountain. Use the surrounding landmarks to identify its exact position.

 Document 1   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 1   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Find the second document at the market, positioned next to two nuns. Its proximity to the nuns makes it hard to miss.

 Document 2   map   market   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 2   location   market   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

The third document is placed on the floor near candles. Look carefully within the immediate vicinity.

 Document 3   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 3   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Document 4 rests on top of a barrel. Check the barrels thoroughly to uncover it.

 Document 4   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 4   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

This document is on a table. Explore tables in the area for this collectible.

 Document 5   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider Kopie | camzillasmomcom
 Document 5   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

You’ll find document 6 near some boxes. It’s tucked away but easy to spot once close.

 Document 6   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 6   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

The seventh document is on the ground floor behind a wall. Force open the wall for access.

 Document 7   map   ground floor force open wall   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 7   locatoin   ground floor force open wall   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Head upstairs to locate document 8. Look around thoroughly to ensure nothing is missed.

 Document 8   map   like previous ones upstairs   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 8   locatoin   like previous ones upstairs   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

The ninth document is situated on the ground floor. Inspect the ground-level for this addition.

 Document 9   map   ground floor   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 9   location   ground floor   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Make your way upstairs to discover document 10. Check each room for its location.

 Document 10   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 10   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

You can locate document 11 on the ground floor. Search around key ground-floor structures.

 Document 11   map   ground floor   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 11   location   ground floor   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

For this document, go upstairs again and force open a wall. The collectible will be in the revealed area.

 Document 12   map   force open wall   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 12   location   force open wall   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Document 13 is upstairs like the previous one. Search between rooms for its hiding spot.

 Document 13   map   like previous ones upstairs   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 13   location   like previous ones upstairs   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

This document is also upstairs. Continue your exploration of the upper levels.

 Document 14   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 14   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Find document 15 behind a man, resting on some boxes. Approach the man to get a clear view of the boxes.

 Document 15   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 15   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

This particular document is located next to a treasure chest. Once you find the chest, the document will be nearby.

 Document 16   map   Next to Treasure chest 1   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 16   location   Next to Treasure chest 1   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

After lifting the entrance wall at the cross (related to a side mission), you’ll find document 17 inside that area.

 Document 17   map   after lifting the building wall in the mission   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 17   location   after lifting the building wall in the mission   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Inside the crypt, following a grapple swing, you’ll find document 18 near a small altar. Complete the swing to reach it.

 Document 18   map   at mission after grapple swing   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider Kopie | camzillasmomcom
 Document 18   location   at mission after grapple swing   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider Kopie | camzillasmomcom

Document 19 lies inside the same crypt. After passing a mural and a gap in the wall, it’s next to a skeleton.

 Document 19   map   at mission after mural gap   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 19   location   at mission after mural gap   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

After accessing the crypt and passing the sarcophagus, move through a wall gap and past a floor trap. You’ll find document 20 across the trap.

 Document 20   map   at mission in the trap area after sarco   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 20   location   at mission in the trap area after sarco   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Explore inside the crypt. Behind the lever used to open the passage, you’ll notice a small corridor. The document is located there.

 Document 21   map   at mission corridor behind lever   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider Kopie | camzillasmomcom
 Document 21   location   at mission corridor behind lever   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Search within the building. The document is readily accessible once you begin inspecting the interior.

 Document 22   map inside building   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 22   location   inside building   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Look for the second poisonous explosive mouth. The document is situated nearby, making it easy to spot if you’re vigilant.

 Document 23   map   second poison explosion mouth   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 23   location   second poison explosion mouth   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Head to the tomb’s base camp, identified as Mountain Catacombs. The document is near this location, around the camp area.

 Document 24   map   Next to tomb basecamp   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 24   location   Next to tomb basecamp   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

This document is placed directly at the tomb entrance. Ensure to check the vicinity of the entrance thoroughly.

 Document 25   map  tomb entrance  Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 25   location  tomb entrance  Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Go inside the tomb and search near the Stele. The document is positioned close to this notable area inside the tomb.

 Document 26   map   at the Stele inside tomb   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 26   location   at the Stele inside tomb   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

The final document is also inside the tomb. It’s located at the spigot, so look carefully around this specific piece of equipment.

 Document 27   map   at the spigot inside tomb   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Document 27   location   at the spigot inside tomb   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

With this detailed guide, you now have all the tools you need to collect all 27 Documents in the Mission of San Juan for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Completing this collection not only boosts your progress but also deepens your understanding of the game’s rich world. Keep exploring, uncover every secret, and enjoy the thrill of the adventure!

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Release: September 14th, 2018
Developer: Eidos-Montréal and Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix Europe
Official Website: tombraider.com