Guardian Angels is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Cortez’s Yacht, Ocean Bay Marina, Ocean Beach, Vice City Beach. The objective: protecting Ricardo Diaz. This GTA Vice City Guardian Angels walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Cortez’s Yacht, Ocean Bay Marina, Ocean Beach, Vice City Beach.
- Objective: Protecting Ricardo Diaz.
- Reward: $1,000, Ruger available in Ammu-Nation, Access to Starfish Island and Can obtain a five-star wanted level.
- Unlocks: The Chase.
- Unlocked by: Mall Shootout.
GTA Vice City Guardian Angels walkthrough
- Pick up the Ruger from the multi-storey car park.
- Ride with Lance to the drop-off and watch over Diaz during the deal.
- Protect Diaz once the Haitians try to bust the deal.
- Chase down the fleeing Haitian on a bike to recover Diaz’s money.
- Bring the recovered briefcase back to Diaz.
How GTA Vice City Guardian Angels fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Lance, Diaz, or the Cubans die.
- The fleeing Haitian escapes.
- Sanchez destroyed or explodes with the fleeing Haitian on it.
- Losing sight of Diaz and the Cubans.
- Compromising Diaz’s bodyguards before the deal takes place.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City Guardian Angels?
Pick it up in Cortez’s Yacht, Ocean Bay Marina, Ocean Beach, Vice City Beach.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City Guardian Angels?
$1,000, Ruger available in Ammu-Nation, Access to Starfish Island and Can obtain a five-star wanted level.
What fails GTA Vice City Guardian Angels?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Lance, Diaz, or the Cubans die; the fleeing Haitian escapes; Sanchez destroyed or explodes with the fleeing Haitian on it; Losing sight of Diaz and the Cubans; Compromising Diaz’s bodyguards before the deal takes place.
What does GTA Vice City Guardian Angels unlock?
The Chase.
Which version of GTA Vice City is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
