You may hear rumors of a local thug named Omar from a man sitting near the Kuwaq Yaku Base Camp (screenshot), or you may stumble upon two men fighting as you explore the village. (screenshot) In either case, the Mission Giver for this level's Side Mission will then be revealed on your map.

If you learn about the situation from the man near the base camp, head down the rusty metal footbridge into the main village. Bear left at the first intersection, and you'll come to a two-story building with two men arguing on the porch. When they're finished, speak to the Mission Giver, Victor, who glows green in Survival Instinct. He tells Lara about a band of pillagers who've been exploiting local workers. (screenshots)

Side Missions are tracked on the same screen as Challenges. Open the map, then page once to the right. Each time the mission objective is updated, you'll see a notification on-screen, but you can also check your progress here. This mission has a main objective: DEAL WITH THE PILLAGERS, and an immediate goal: Talk to Omar. A green beacon on the map shows where to find Omar. Omar also glows green when you activate Survival Instinct. Talk to him and he'll tell Lara to Talk to Marco at the bar. (screenshots)

Return to Abby's place and you'll find Marco leaning against the railing on the far side of the lower deck. He also glows green in Survival Instinct. It turns out he's not working for Omar voluntarily. Marco was injured, and his son, Pablo, is being forced to work in his place. Lara agrees to investigate the dig site. You get a new objective: Head to the edge of town, and the area is marked on your map. (screenshots)

To get there, return across the footbridge and into the village to Omar's place. Continue north-northwest, past the garage on the right until you come to the house with the "Jardin Communitario" (Community Garden) sign. Bear left here, and head for the area behind the people working on the garden. Crawl under the fallen tree and follow the path toward the ruins. There's a mural (1/10), Suppay (Quechua Dialect/Pantheon of Gods 2 Story) just ahead on the left. Examine it and continue along the path and into a low tunnel. As Lara emerges from the tunnel, she meets Pablo, who is being chased by the pillagers. She tells him to go back to his father, and your objective is updated: Enter the crypt worksite. (screenshots)

The next part of the mission will involve some combat. If you're not prepared, it's fine to return to the village and do some exploring, collecting, and upgrading first. When you're ready return here and continue. As Lara squishes on through the mud, she hears a gunshot. Squeeze through the opening into the clearing beyond and get ready to Defeat the pillagers. (screenshots)

Lara automatically draws her bow, but you'll need to step forward to hide in the tall grass. You can then decide if you want to switch weapons or use a stealthy approach to confront the first 4 mercenaries ahead, then 5 more enemies in the area at the top of the stairs. There are lots of places you can hide in this area, tin cans you can used for distraction or to make shrapnel grenades, ledges you can climb, and walls you can use for cover, etc. I'm sure you'll find your own way, but I outline one possible stealth approach in the section with screenshots.

When you've taken care of the last enemy, your objective is updated: Return to Marco. Before you go, pry open the gate at the west end of the upper area, just behind where the workers are sitting. (screenshot) Inside you'll find a relic (1/4), a Tumi Knife, from the Fortune and Glory Story. (screenshot) Head back to the village the way you came. Return to Abby's place and talk to Marco, who rewards Lara with a story, the RIVER HAWK PISTOL, and 250 gold pieces. You'll also get an XP award and unlock the Unwelcome Guests Achievement/Trophy for completing the mission. If you like, you can return to the nearby Kuwaq Yaku Base Camp to examine and upgrade your new weapon.

[Kuwaq Yaku Walkthrough]

†UPDATE HISTORY: 9/29/18 - First draft of walkthrough posted online.
11/16/18 - Added note about related achievement/trophy.
12/8/18 - Added gold awarded for completing the mission.

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