Kilima Valley 20 chests
Kilima Caches: find 12 of 20.
See them on the Kilima Valley map
A6 Treasure Chest (Rare)
Glide across the broken bridge north of Gillyfin Cove and climb up the vines.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 4× Stone Brick, 2× Wheat, 102 gold
In game 
On the map B8 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On the cliff above the campfire, overlooking the southwest docks.
Inside: Sernuk Hide, 2× Chapaa Meat, 61 gold
In game 
On the map C6 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In the small Ormuu stable at the Daiya Family Farm.
Inside: 11× Sneaky Smoke Bomb, 2× Carrot, 65 gold
In game 
On the map C9 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Southwest corner of the map, hanging on a hook next to the boathouse.
Inside: 5× Worm, 53 gold
In game 
On the map D8, D9, E8, E9 Pirate Treasure Chest (Epic)
In the Remembrance Garden, after interacting with the correct shrines.
For more detailed instructions, see the quest: Paying Respects (Secret Puzzle).
Inside: Nautical Beadboard, 217 gold
In game 
On the map E3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In the Temple of the Waves. In the first room, behind the right waterfall.
The map location is the entrance to the temple. For the exact chest location, see: Temple of the Waves.
Inside: 5× Unopened Oyster, 20 gold
In game 
On the map E3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
Found in the Temple of the Waves. When in front of the chasm, drop down the edge of the cliff, to the left of the statue.
The map location is the entrance to the temple. For the location guide, see: Temple of the Waves.
Inside: 3× Emerald Carpet Moss, 3× Crystal Lake Lotus, 11 gold
In game On the map E3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Found in the Temple of the Waves. Glide across the chasm, then go up one of the stairs in the first room.
Requires the Glider. The map location is the entrance to the temple. For the location guide, see: Temple of the Waves.
Inside: 5× Mountain Morel, 10 gold
In game On the map E3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Epic)
Found in the Temple of the Waves. After the first room, take the first right, go up the stairs past the geyser, and look down over the railing.
Requires the Glider. The map location is the entrance to the temple. For the location guide, see: Temple of the Waves.
Inside: 8× Silver Ore, 76 gold
In game On the map E3, F3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
On the ruins in the middle of the lake at the base of Phoenix Falls.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 3× Spice Sprouts, 3× Mountain Morel, 134 gold
In game 
On the map E7 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Under the bridge west of Kilima Village.
Inside: 8× Copper Ore, 44 gold
In game 
On the map F2 Ancient Treasure Chest (Epic)
At the feet of the Phoenix Shrine.
May require increasing your Focus for the first time.
Inside: Ormuu's Horn Wallpaper
In game 
On the map F4 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Behind the waterfall next to the stairs leading up to Phoenix Falls.
Inside: 3× Leather, 6× Stone Brick, 49 gold
In game 
On the map F9 Treasure Chest (Rare)
Glide to the wooden platforms out in the water, east of Remembrance Beach.
Very difficult without the Glider, but possible without it.
Inside: 2× Copper Bar, 4× Copper Ore, 83 gold
In game 
On the map G9 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In the Gazebo behind the Mayor's Estate.
Inside: Sundrop Lily, 2× Crystal Lake Lotus, 44 gold
In game 
On the map H4 Treasure Chest (Epic)
At the Dragon Shrine, after lighting the incense of all four shrines.
For more detailed instructions, see the quest: Calming Incense.
Inside: Foggy Majiri Tile Floor, 201 gold
In game 
On the map H7 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of the ruins in the middle of the field north of Fisherman's Lagoon.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 2× Onion Seed, 2× Potato Seed, 78 gold
In game 
On the map H8 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Under the northeast pier of Fisherman's Lagoon.
Inside: 14× Sapwood Plank, 56 gold
In game 
On the map I8, J8 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
Under a bridge in the far southeast corner of the map.
Inside: 2× Emerald Carpet Moss, Copper Bar, 117 gold
In game 
On the map J7 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
At the southeast corner of the map, in the gazebo near Whispering Banks.
Inside: 13× Sapwood Plank, 71 gold
In game 
On the map
Bahari Bay 34 chests
Plundering the Bay: find 30 of 34.
See them on the Bahari Bay map
C7 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
East of Hodari and Najuma's House, inside a minecart next to the large tree.
Inside: 2× Sweet Leaf, Briar Daisy, 44 gold
In game 
On the map D7 Ancient Treasure Chest (Epic)
On top of a pillar in Pulsewater Plains.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 4× Wheat, 3× Sweet Leaf, 103 gold
In game 
On the map E8 Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of the mesa between Pulsewater Plains and Beachcomber Cove. Use the underground geyser located at E9.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 2× Potato Seed, 2× Wheat Seed, 76 gold
In game 
On the map E9 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
At the bottom of the cavern halfway between Hideaway Bluffs and the Windy Ruins, walk through the vines to reach a secret room.
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Inside: Pearl, Gold Ore, 38 gold
In game 
On the map C8 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
East of the entrance to Bahari Bay, on top of the climbable ruins.
Inside: 2× Sweet Leaf, 20× Heartwood, 43 gold
In game 
On the map F10 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of a crumbling arch at the Windy Ruins.
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Inside: 2× Fabric, 3× Iron Ore, 99 gold
In game 
On the map F8 Treasure Chest (Rare)
Use the geyser west of the Beachcomber Cove fast travel board (F9) and glide to the top of the nearby ruins.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 4× Silver Ore, 104 gold
In game 
On the map E5, E6 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In a hole in the Ancient Aqueduct, just northeast of Pavel Mines.
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Inside: Brightshroom, 65 gold
In game 
On the map B6 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of the south waterfall at the Flooded Fortress.
Inside: 5× Heartwood Plank, Iron Bar, 85 gold
In game 
On the map C6 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
On the eastern most broken bridge section of the Flooded Fortress.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 5× Leather, 10× Slowdown Arrow, 88 gold
In game 
On the map B3 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of a pillar by The Outskirts fast travel sign.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: Heat Root, 2× Briar Daisy, 110 gold
In game 
On the map B3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Northeast of The Outskirts fast travel sign, on top of a ruined doorway in a small pond.
Inside: 2× Sweet Leaf, 60 gold
In game 
On the map C2 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Inside the sunken boat, southwest of Tamala's House.
Inside: 5× Dispel Arrow, 10× Standard Arrow, 61 gold
In game 
On the map E2 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Tucked away in the rocks behind the large waterfall east of Tamala's House.
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Inside: 20× Heartwood Plank, 63 gold
In game 
On the map F2 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Northwest of the Statue Garden, on a cliff above the collapsed mine.
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Inside: Gold Ore, 48 gold
In game 
On the map F6 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On top of the circular ruin northwest of The Old Lighthouse.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: 10× Standard Smoke Bomb, 10× Sneaky Smoke Bomb, 25 gold
On the map G7 Treasure Chest (Epic)
Inside The Old Lighthouse, after climbing to the second floor drop down onto a broken platform.
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Inside: Ochre Cubed Tile Floor, 191 gold
In game 
On the map H7 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
East of The Old Lighthouse, at the end of the pier.
Inside: 5× Unopened Oyster, 130 gold
In game 
On the map G7 Ancient Treasure Chest (Epic)
Underneath The Old Lighthouse, hidden behind some vines.
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Inside: 2× Cooking Oil, 4× Onion, 160 gold
In game 
On the map E5 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In the hay behind the Central Stables.
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Inside: Cooking Oil, Butter, 45 gold
In game 
On the map C2 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
South of Tamala's House and to the west of the pond, on top of a pillar.
Easier with the Glider, but may be possible without.
Inside: 2× Gold Ore, 31 gold
In game 
On the map E4 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
At the end of a flooded mineshaft in the mountains of Proudhorn Pass.
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Inside: Heat Root, 2× Sweet Leaf, 35 gold
In game 
On the map F4 Ancient Treasure Chest (Rare)
On a small cliff by the ruined bridge in the southeast of Proudhorn Pass.
Inside: Pearl, Gold Ore, 74 gold
In game 
On the map F5 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On the north curved bridge jutting out from the Ancient Aqueduct, southwest of Coral Shores.
Inside: Iron Bar, 71 gold
In game 
On the map G4 Pirate Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
At the top of a climbable pillar, next to a series of platforms in a large cave near Coral Shores.
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Inside: 4× Silk Thread, 44 gold
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On the map H5 Treasure Chest (Rare)
East of Coral Shores, on top of a wooden platform.
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Inside: 20× Sticky Smoke Bomb, 20× Sneaky Smoke Bomb, 63 gold
In game 
On the map H8 Pirate Treasure Chest (Epic)
On the small island east of Beachcomber Cove.
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Inside: Copper Manor Tile Floor, 192 gold
In game 
On the map E9 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
In a cave south of the flooded ruins halfway between Hideaway Bluffs and the Windy Ruins.
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Inside: Gold Ore, 54 gold
In game 
On the map H3, H4 Pirate Treasure Chest (Rare)
On top of a ruin east of the Statue Garden.
Requires the Glider.
Inside: Dragon's Beard Peat, Heat Root, 93 gold
In game 
On the map E5 Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
South of the Central Stables, against the northern wall of the Ancient Aqueduct.
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Inside: 2× Briar Daisy, 59 gold
In game 
On the map G3 Pirate Treasure Chest (Epic)
Solve the riddle of The Twins.
The chest will not appear until the other glyph has been activated.
Inside: Copper Brick Floor, 177 gold
In game 
On the map C5, D5 Pirate Treasure Chest (Epic)
Find all the records of Prismbeard's Voyage.
The chest will not appear until the other three books have been found.
Inside: Starry Sea Wallpaper, 186 gold
In game 
On the map F9 Treasure Chest (Epic)
Follow the clues left behind in One Last Walk.
The chest will not appear until the sixth tablet has been found.
Inside: Pearl, 4× Gold Ore, 71 gold
In game 
On the map B5, B6 Ancient Treasure Chest (Epic)
Find all of the Phoenix statues in Lost Wisdom.
The chest will not appear until all four statues have been found.
Inside: Rose Madder Tile Floor, 204 gold
In game 
On the map
Elderwood 15 chests
Elderwood Riches: find all 15.
G4 Treasure Chest
To the right of Central Stables (Elderwood), up on a ledge.
Inside: Fishing Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map G3 Treasure Chest
In Mitana Grove under the leftmost bridge.
Inside: Hunting Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map H4 Treasure Chest
On the highest cliff in Honeymiel Slope at the base of a tree.
Inside: Fishing Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map G5 Treasure Chest
On a cliff in Honeymiel Slope leading towards Lilac Cavern.
Inside: Fishing Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map G5, G6 Treasure Chest
In a tunnel in the northern part of Lilac Cavern.
Inside: Mining Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map H7 Treasure Chest
Following the stream in southern Jeunesse Pass in a small nook.
Inside: Insect Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map H8 Treasure Chest
On the eastern side of the Deep Woods, up on a mushroom ledge.
Inside: Foraging Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map G8 Treasure Chest
In the Deep Woods, on top of a purple mushroom platform.
Inside: Insect Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map G7 Treasure Chest
In the Deep Woods, down in a hole in the ground.
Inside: Foraging Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map F6 Treasure Chest
In the Deep Woods, behind some purple boxes. Against the wall between the entrance to Central Stables (Elderwood) and Lilac Cavern.
Inside: Sacred Flower, Flowtato Fries with Ketchup
In game 
On the map E7 Treasure Chest
On top of a ledge in the easternmost part of Red Blossom Cave.
Inside: Hunting Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map D6 Treasure Chest
In the westernmost part Red Blossom Cave, on top of the ledge above the abandoned campsite.
Inside: Fishing Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map C7 Treasure Chest
Beneath the last "A" in Okanaa Bog on the map.
Inside: Mining Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map D5 Treasure Chest
On a ledge in Mauvais Way, just south of the mysterious portal.
Inside: Mining Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map A4 Treasure Chest
On a ledge in northwest Mauvais Way.
Inside: Hunting Mystery Bag
In game 
On the map
Royal Highlands 16 chests
Highland Riches: find all 16.
See them on the Royal Highlands map
I5 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On top of the ruins in the Lonely Glen.
Inside: 10× Royal Heather
In game 
On the map I7 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On top of The Standing Cliffs, tucked into the corner next to the bridge.
Inside: Aeroflow Mask
In game 
On the map I8 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath a fallen ruin at Enfield Shores.
Inside: Eloine's Crest 1
In game 
On the map G9 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On top of a rock stack on the beach.
Inside: 20× Dawnspur Lily
In game 
On the map E10 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Overlooking the sea near the large ruins.
Inside: 3× Golden Fern
In game 
On the map D9 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
On top of the ruins next to the House of Nightshade fast travel point.
Inside: 5× Jadium Bar
In game 
On the map G6 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath the ruins behind the wardrobe at the Highland Stables.
Inside: 5× Jadium Bar
In game 
On the map G4 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Hop across the tall platforms at the Steps of Renova.
Inside: Hydroflow Mask
In game 
On the map G3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath a tall platform, above the pathway, at the Steps of Renova.
Inside: 20× Ashwood Plank
In game 
On the map G3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath a fallen ruin at the Steps of Renova.
Inside: Eloine's Crest 2
In game 
On the map G2 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
At the very top of Fortuna Falls.
Inside: Jadium Tint
In game 
On the map E4 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Behind the ruins at The Forum.
Inside: 20× Ashwood Plank
In game 
On the map D4 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath the ruins at Kestra River.
Inside: Terraflow Mask
In game 
On the map D3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath the bridge at Kestra River.
Inside: Eloine's Crest 4
In game 
On the map D3 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Wedged between the cliffs at Old Fortuna.
Inside: Eloine's Crest 3
In game 
On the map B4 Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon)
Beneath the bridge to the entrance of Enfield Manor.
Inside: Pyroflow Mask
In game 
On the map
Questions
How many treasure chests are there in Palia?
85 hidden around the regions: 20 in Kilima Valley, 34 in Bahari Bay, 15 in Elderwood and 16 in Royal Highlands. The temples and the Tower have more of their own.
How many chests do I need for Kilima Caches?
12 of the 20 hidden treasure chests in Kilima Valley. They can be found in any order.
How many chests do I need for Plundering the Bay?
30 of the 34 hidden treasure chests in Bahari Bay. They can be found in any order.
How many chests do I need for Elderwood Riches?
All 15 hidden treasure chests in Elderwood. They can be found in any order.
How many chests do I need for Highland Riches?
All 16 hidden treasure chests in Royal Highlands. They can be found in any order.
Do treasure chests respawn?
No. Each hidden chest can be opened once, and you keep the empty chest as decor for your Housing Plot. Tish loves them as a gift.
Locations and screenshots from the Palia wiki's Treasure Chests/Kilima Valley, Treasure Chests/Bahari Bay, Treasure Chests/Elderwood, Treasure Chests/Royal Highlands guides, under CC BY-SA 4.0.