Detección Metállica

About

Video content creating sensation who took the world by storm by showcasing the countless discoveries he uncovers with his handy metal detector on his DetecciónMetállica YouTube channel. His presentations of metal-detecting treasures from around the world - ranging from Roman Empire coins to a Czech Civil War helmet - have helped him amass a staggering audience of over 4.2 million subscribers and inspired countless viewers to take up the thrilling hobby themselves.

Before Fame

As a child, he spent summers at the beach with his family, where he was captivated by a man who returned daily to comb the shoreline with a metal detector. Years later, he bought his first metal detector - an analog Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger that was older than he was - after spotting it at a secondhand shop. 

Trivia

In 2020, he published his debut children's book, Metal Detection: The Templar Treasure!, through Hidra Publishing House. Prior to becoming a prominent figure on social media, he worked as a computer engineer.

Family Life

He was born Virgilio García. In a 2024 interview with Xataka, he stated that he initially created his YouTube channel so that he could send his metal-detecting videos to his cousin, with whom he would often search for treasures as a child. He also revealed that his grandmother's brother was an archeologist. 

Associated With

Both he and aquachigger are famous YouTubers who shot to fame by sharing videos of the discoveries they made with metal detectors.