The Road to El Dorado

In the scorching summer of 1519, Miguel and Tulio, two clever swindlers, strike it rich after winning a rigged game using fortunate dice. Their success grants them possession of a treasure map that allegedly leads to the City of Gold, El Dorado.

After their scheme is uncovered, Miguel and Tulio are forced to flee from the authorities who want to arrest them. They hide aboard a ship bound for the New World, which is captained by the infamous conquistador Hernán Cortés.

While at sea, Miguel and Tulio's luck turns as they are captured and sentenced to slavery in Cuba, marking a low point in their fortunes. However, true to their resourceful nature, they begin plotting their escape from captivity.

With the assistance of Altivo, a horse that belongs to Cortés, Miguel and Tulio successfully evade their captors. They make a daring escape, taking a small boat that sets them on their journey toward El Dorado.

As they navigate perilous waters, Miguel and Tulio start recognizing landmarks from their treasure map, leading them to a mysterious waterfall that serves as the entrance to El Dorado. This significant moment ignites a sense of hope in Miguel, contrasting Tulio's skepticism.

Upon arriving at the waterfall, they encounter Chel, a native woman in distress due to pursuing guards. Their appearance triggers an unexpected turn of events as the guards mistake them for divine beings, allowing them to enter the hidden city.

In El Dorado, Miguel and Tulio come before the city's elders, including Chief Tannabok and the sinister high priest Tzekel-Kan. They unwittingly fulfill a prophecy, leading to their lavish treatment but also to a sinister demand for a human sacrifice.

As the sun sets over El Dorado, Miguel and Tulio devise a plan with Tannabok to create a vessel, pretending that divine will guides their departure with treasures. This plan deepens Miguel’s bond with the people, while Tulio's feelings for Chel complicate their situation.

A celebration in honor of Miguel and Tulio turns chaotic when Tzekel-Kan demands they showcase their divine abilities against the city's finest athletes. Through clever tactics, including substituting the game ball with an armadillo, they manage to win, enhancing their status.

As Miguel finds himself conflicted about leaving El Dorado, he overhears Tulio's plans to bring Chel back to Spain, escalating their emotional discord. This tension culminates during a grand fiesta, setting the stage for impending chaos in the city.

Seizing on the discord among the trio, Tzekel-Kan conjures a fearsome stone jaguar that wreaks havoc throughout El Dorado. In the ensuing chaos, Miguel and Tulio cleverly outsmart the creature, leading to Tzekel-Kan's downfall.

In a surprising twist, Tzekel-Kan resurfaces in the jungle, mistakenly believing Cortés and his men to be divine beings. He offers to guide the conquistador toward the hidden riches of El Dorado, setting the stage for a tragic collision between their ambitions.

As Tulio and Chel decide to leave Miguel in El Dorado, they sense Cortés' impending approach, triggering a sense of urgency. Miguel and Tulio devise a plan to ram their newly constructed vessel into the rock pillars beneath the waterfall to prevent enemy access.

The blockade action triggers a catastrophic cave-in that results in the loss of all their gold. While initially disheartened by their sacrifices, the trio realizes they've accomplished something far greater: the preservation of El Dorado and its people.

With their treasures lost but their city saved, Miguel, Tulio, and Chel set off towards new adventures. Their journey comes to symbolize not only survival but also the choices they've made and the bonds they've formed in El Dorado.