Hidden in the foothills near the border town of Juarez, Mexico, the treasure is housed in an ancient Aztec temple. In the original Call of Juarez , Billy eventually discovers this chamber but is ambushed by Juan "Juarez" Mendoza.
A brass medallion created by a Spanish conquistador acts as the "key" to locating the treasure. Over centuries, it passed through the hands of Mexican priests, Apache warriors, and Navajo tribes before becoming a pivotal object in the journey of the series' protagonist, Billy "Candle". Call of Juarez: The Treasures of the Aztecs Töl...
While the series is a fictional Western, it blends real history with myth. The ransom for Montezuma is a historical legend, but the specific "Gold of Juarez" and its associated curse are unique to the game's lore. Role in the Series Hidden in the foothills near the border town