Unlock all 14 barn finds containing the game’s best-hidden speedsters Are you looking for all the Forza Horizon 5 Barn Find locations Barn Finds are a staple of the Forza Horizon series These are rare and valuable cars you won’t find anywhere else in the game and zoning in on their precise locations can be tricky we have all of their exact locations in this guide for you Before you start hunting down Barn Finds in Forza Horizon 5 you should know that there's more to unlocking them than simply driving to specific areas on the map All the Barn Finds only show up on the map after completing a 'Barn Find Rumor' which is tied to finishing races and earning 'Accolade Points' as you play which come from the Horizon Adventure chapters the final Barn Find only appears after you complete the last race in the campaign If you want to get a better look at the map select 'Drone Mode' from the Creative Hub in the settings menu you can fly over the map from a higher vantage point Here is a full breakdown of each Barn Find’s location: The vintage 1973 BMW Turbo 2002 is hidden inside a barn on the main road northwest of Guanajuato The exact location is at the base of a hill located just off a major mountainside road You can find this classic 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR in a barn in the southeast It is located in a barn in amongst a forest north of Ek Balam Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals The 1968 Dodge Dart’s Barn Find is just off the main road between Teotihuacan and Granjas de Tapalpa in the Cordillera region in the south of the map To find the legendary 1968 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Flashback It is located along the main road heading north towards the hillside The 1967 Ford Racing Escort MK1 can be found near the active volcano; La Grand Caldera You can access it by climbing the volcano from the western side and heading off-road as you make the second-to-last turn before the top There is a small hillside here with the barn The 1956 Ford F-100 is located in Tierra Próspera in the middle of a large field to the northeast of the highway intersection south of El Estadio Horizon The 1970 GMC Jimmy is hidden along the river rapids in the south of the map at Cascadas De Agua Azul The barn is sitting along the river on the northern stream The 1991 Jaguar Sport XJR-15 is located in the La Selva region just a little north of Aerodromo en la Selva in the far southwest of the map The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is just to the northwest of Colinas Aridas near the road heading up La Gran Caldera on the eastern side of the volcano Look out for a bright red house to find its location It is located to the west of Gran Telescopio not too far from the beaches of Dunas Blancas You can find the Toyota #1 T100 Baja Truck at the crop circles in the southwest of the map It is just next to the southern crop circle on the outer edge of it The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find is located along the river west of Los Jardines It is just south of the highway where it crosses over the river The Italian 1959 Ferrari F40 Competizione is located near the beaches of Rivera Maya towards the southeast of the map It is in amongst the forest just west of the main road that goes along the beachfront.   The final Barn Find is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO which is near Los Jardines in the northeast corner of the map It’s hidden at the end of a narrow dirt trail to the northeast of a roundabout you will then be prompted to enter your display name has long been a favorite weekend getaway and second home location for wealthy residents of Guadalajara and magenta blooms of bougainvillea pop against bright blue skies; pine trees scent the fresh mountain air; vehicles bump slowly over steep cobblestoned streets Tapalpa is a remarkably well-preserved and beautiful town When Mexico began its “Pueblos Magicos” program to promote tourism to smaller Tapalpa was the fifth one picked (the list now tops 80) for the designation a variety of activities await visitors (particularly adventurous ones) in the surrounding countryside including a forested hike to a towering waterfall and a mysterious grouping of rock monoliths in the “Valley of the Enigmas.” Tapalpa proper is compact and easy to wander—let yourself get lost on the side streets simply taking in the beauty of the views and you’ll easily find your way back to the main square  You won’t have to worry about dodging cars and trucks either: the cobblestones are so bumpy and the roads so steep that no one drives more than a couple of miles an hour (be sure to leave your high heels in your hotel room) At the heart of any colonial Mexican town lies its main church two versions built 300 years apart face each other: the Temple of San Antonio Tapalpa’s version of the office water cooler is the pila a fountain or trough where residents could gather water for themselves and their animals The pilas now function as memorials to the most sensational (and stabby) events in the town’s long history—each has a ceramic tile mural that tells a now-legendary story from Tapalpa’s past memorializes a loyal canine who led family members to the spot where his master had been stabbed to death and secretly buried by a romantic rival to better illustrate how its waters once ran red with another stabbing victim’s blood.  There six pilas in total: collect them all Tapalpa does not have a covered central Mercado but a daily outdoor market showcases local crafts and delicacies and other foods are built into the side of the main church and stay open long after the temporary tents have packed up for the night No one knows for sure how Los Piedrotas—gigantic volcanic rock formations—ended up in this valley of grasses and wildflowers A somewhat cheesy tourist enterprise has grown up around the boulders and in addition to climbing them you can zip line between two or go for a horseback ride through what has become known as The Valley of the Enigmas across the field (beware the cowpats) and a small stream (look out for the tadpoles) runs a short ridge bearing evidence of the pre-Columbian cultures once ascendant in this area: a handful of rocks carved with petroglyphs Should this hill one day be excavated by archaeologists it might answer a few of the enigmas posed by this curious valley; for now the significance of these rock drawings is up for debate The ride from Tapalpa to this breath-taking hike is short but giving you time to appreciate the sweeping views it’s an hour or more’s worth of hiking down steep rocky paths (choose your footwear wisely) until you arrive at first a smaller “appetizer” waterfall and then the impressive main cascade Off a turnoff near the top of the trail to El Salto a row of naturally-formed caves provides some cool shade and a glorious view of the Nogal canyon Rumor has it that revolutionaries hid out in these caves; the many unfortunate scrawls on the walls attest to their popularity with modern-day troglodytes stop off in the tiny town of Atacco,  the first center of European settler activity in the region the Franciscans built an “Indian Hospital” for the care of the indigenous population—today a small apothecary with traditional herbal remedies for sale takes up one corner of the courtyard whose rickety floorboards don’t seem to have been replaced in the past four centuries On a more or less nightly basis the sky outside Tapalpa appears to burst into flames and there’s no better place to get a 360-degree view than the nearby lake where the water mirrors the fireworks in the sky it’s easy to start your planning by looking at the usual destinations — popular resorts and attractions like Cancún Many of these could righfully be considered candidates for the title of “best family holiday in Mexico.” But while there are reasons for these destinations to always be at the top of any travel list there are lesser known places that can be as rewarding and fun when traveling with kids We did our first international trip with my daughter when she was six months old and we haven’t stopped traveling since (she’s now five) I’ve got you — I know exactly what to look for when traveling with kids few places offer such a brilliant array of options for families quite like Mexico Here is a list of recommendations for incredible and original destinations in Mexico to plan your next family vacation If you like nature and want to provide your kids with an authentic small-town experience in Mexico look no further than the Magic Town of Tapalpa Nestled in the highlands south of Guadalajara a name probably provided by its evergreen landscape With a pleasant average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius during the summer people from Guadalajara flock there on weekends to do everything from fishing to hiking traditional food and countryside feel attract national and international travelers alike as this stunningly beautiful town starts to get the recognition it deserves One of the main attractions in Tapalpa are the “piedrotas” or Big Stones in the Valley of Enigmas a beautiful prairie with creeks and intensely green grass while gigantic stones sit scattered around as if they had fallen from the sky From stunning Airbnb cabins deep in the forest to 5 star hotels My personal recommendations include Tapalpa Country Club Hotel and Hotel Remanso Both offer outdoor activities suitable for all members of the family Tapalpa is a great addition to the itinerary of any family visiting Guadalajara It can also be paired with the international tourist destination of Tequila The firefly sanctuary or Santuario de las Luciérnagas is one of Mexico’s most stunning natural treasures and probably one of its best-kept-secrets about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Mexico City the sanctuary comes to life between June and the first days of August when thousands of fireflies light up the thick forest of Nanacamilpa in search of a mate Firefly sightings begin at 8:30 pm and last approximately one hour with the peak lasting around 20-25 minutes the magic of the experience starts the moment you step into the cold coniferous forest of this stunning natural reserve or lamps are strictly forbidden as artificial light interferes with the darkness required to see the fireflies This activity is best suited for kids older than four as the experience requires a few hours of walking and silence Piedra Canteada has a wide camping area next to the forest If you’d like a more comfortable experience you can check out Villas del Bosque de Santa Clara or Eco-hotel Laguna Azul where many hotels arrange night excursions to the reserve The Yucatán Peninsula in the Riviera Maya is mostly known for the hot spots of Cancún with a wide variety of activities for all the family and are rightly very popular with travellers But away from the beach lies the city of Mérida From exquisite cuisine to cultural and natural activities Mérida is the perfect destination for families looking for a small city experience and the chance to experience natural adventures Activities families can enjoy in Mérida include the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya a stroll around Mérida’s historic main square and a visit to the architecturally dazzling Casa Montejo These cenotes have infrastructure that can make it easier for the younger ones in the family to enjoy too The list includes Cenote in the Hacienda Selva Maya including local boutique hotels and international hotels and historic haciendas outside of the city Consider a hotel on Mérida’s most beautiful street Mérida is a beautiful destination that doesn’t need to be paired with other cities there is sure to be a vacation in Mexico that is perfect for all of you If there’s anywhere else you want to recommend Gabriela Solis is a Mexican lawyer turned full-time writer She was born and raised in Guadalajara and covers business lifestyle and travel for Mexico News Daily You can follow her lifestyle blog Dunas y Palmeras ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC we implemented passive sustainability points; hence significantly reducing the need to cool them in summer or heat them in winter Windows with an air gap between glasses were proposed to retain heat indoors the stone walls regulate temperature peaks The stone used in the project is native to this area significantly reducing the project's carbon emissions impact 28.0855 is the reflection of merging traditional Japanese architecture with Mexican vernacular architecture always adhering to the heart of the project and its reason for being creating the sought-after spatial experiences You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email La Ceja Adventure Park is based near the paragliding and hang gliding launches in Tapalpa There you can find affordable accommodation and Juan Carlos’ cooking is highly acclaimed There are also plenty of non-flying activities to enjoy such as downhill mountain biking and rock climbing In recent years Tapalpa has been overlooked by many free-flight visitors to Mexico who have tended to head to of Valle de Bravo instead but the pilots who have flown Tapalpa can’t see why the site doesn’t tend to blow out over lunchtime like it does in Valle and the infrastructure can’t be beaten Local buses stop at launch and cost very little and you can sleep and eat near the two main take-offs [youtube id=”BfG47t1aZBA” w=”500″] La Ceja Adventure Park can organise accommodation, retrievals and logistics for your free-flight holiday. Contact Jose for more details, or visit www.paragliding-tapalpa-mexico.com image by césar béjar studio the design team at COA arquitectura curates its DSA dwellings with a palette of stone metal and wood to visually integrate into the environment the volumes are realized as a reinterpreted continuation of vernacular construction with sloping roofs the program of the development is divided in two: the public area and the nighttime area the two united by a ‘bridge’ whose narrowing passage serves to direct the visitor’s gaze into the forest the rugged stone volumes are organized each with a unique and subtle rotation gesturally seeming to search for views and generating a ‘shattered silhouette.’ image by césar béjar studio image by césar béjar studio   image by césar béjar studio architecture: COA arquitectura  photography: césar béjar studio AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style If you are feeling cramped in the city or overheated on the coast or are just looking for a fun travel destination for your family This Pueblo Mágico is nestled in the beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental mountains conveniently located just a two-hour drive from Guadalajara or a half-day drive from Puerto Vallarta and the Nayarit coast As few travelers outside of Guadalajara know of this town free from the crowds and tourists you will find at more popular destinations in Mexico Tapalpa has become our family’s preferred summer getaway when coastal temperatures soar to introduce the town to my father-in-law who was visiting from the United States We found it just as pleasant — maybe even more so — than in the summer as the wildflowers were in full bloom and the sun shone brightly every day but can also be a bit rainy.) It was the perfect getaway to enjoy some family bonding time and new experiences — even for my world-wise 80-year-old suegro My father-in-law grew up on a small dairy farm in upstate New York and spent many mornings in his youth milking cows. So I was surprised to learn when we attended a “cow-to-plate” cheese-making workshop with local maker Elena Preciado that he had never tasted cow’s milk fresh from the teat where I only got milk from the grocery store Preciado made sure that our first experience was a treat Within the first few minutes of the workshop she had us milking cows and sipping steaming cups of fresh milk mixed with cocoa powder sugar and a shot of sugar cane alcohol for the adults the pro cowhands took over and filled several buckets with ease We headed back to Preciado’s house and proceeded to transform the milk into queso fresco over the course of the next three hours she taught us the fundamentals of making cheese; the differences between queso fresco panela and requesón; and a whole new Spanish vocabulary for cheese-making We learned cuajar (to curdle) and chiquihuite — the little round basket for making panela cheese (and my new favorite Spanish word) we came away with enough queso fresco to keep us rich in cheese for weeks informative and fun for the whole family and was just one of many new experiences during our time in this amazing Pueblo Mágico we already knew of some great family-friendly activities that we planned to do again One activity my nine-year-old daughter loves but that I wasn’t so sure we could convince her grandpa to do was zip lining at Ekopark Tapalpa This outdoor adventure park features not only zip lines but a suspension bridge course, paintball, rappelling and an attraction where you swing in 360-degree circles upside down by your feet. It reminded me of a modern version of the Papantla Flyers — a dizzying ancient Mesoamerican ritual still performed today in parts of Mexico perhaps zip lining was the tamest activity we could offer my dear father-in-law and one that we will always look back on with amazement that he joined us for seven wild rides down the zips One activity that we can all agree on is trying new foods sweet shop or street food vendor we pass by without stopping for a treat Yet with all our familiarity with different foods we managed to find a novel culinary experience for our visitor Tapalpa has many wonderful restaurants (see a link to a list at the bottom) but one of our favorite places is La Sanduga Sabe a sweet and welcoming oaxaqueño who also happens to own 14 adorable Chihuahuas — you may see him walking his dogs on the plaza or his furry companions lounging at the restaurant La Sanduga Sabe’s mole negro and mole almendrado (almond mole) are amazing but I would be remiss if I also didn’t recommend the chapulines (grasshoppers) spicy sauce that even a non-bug-eating person like me can enjoy With all his lived experience and love of food my father-in-law had yet to try chapulines He didn’t hesitate one bit and liked them right away With all our good eats (we hit a new restaurant every day) we had to work it off with some good old-fashioned exercise We got our steps in (18,525 to be exact) hiking the Piedra Bola trail — a 6.4-mile round-trip hike to a rock mirador (lookout) with amazing views of the Tapalpa countryside We also did some rock scrambling at Las Piedrotas a curious array of giant boulders strewn across an expansive grassy field that you can climb on Our week in Tapalpa was filled with even more family-friendly fun a lavender workshop and exploring the downtown shops and central plaza Despite all the activities and all the times we’ve visited Tapalpa we experience something new and fun for the whole family What more could one want out of a family vacation • Planning a trip to Tapalpa? Here are some of our favorite family-friendly activities and restaurants Debbie Slobe is a writer and communications strategist based in Chacala, Nayarit. She blogs at Mexpatmama.com and is a senior program director at Resource Media. Find her on Instagram and Facebook The infamous Jalisco cartel has kidnapped a colonel who commanded a detachment in the gang-infested northern border city of Nuevo Laredo on Friday The Mexican army reported the kidnapping took place farther south in the state of Jalisco The incident marked the second time in less than a month that an officer of the army has been targeted and attacked by cartels According to Associated Press José Isidro Grimaldo Muñoz was vacationing at a rural cabin in the town of Tapalpa when armed members of the cartel abducted him after a traffic incident Crisóforo Martínez Parra of the Mexican army said in a statement the colonel was ambushed by a group of armed individuals in two vehicles who violently forced him out and took him to an unknown location The army said Grimaldo Muñoz had a good professional record and served with distinction while stationed in the gang-dominated city of Nuevo Laredo which is home to the Northeast cartel also said to be an offshoot of the old Zetas cartel It remains unconfirmed whether the Northeast cartel had a hand in the colonel’s kidnapping or if the Jalisco cartel knew the colonel was staying in their hometown when they abducted him cartels targeted another army officer who served in Mexico’s national guard José Urzúa Padilla was killed in a shootout in the north-central state of Zacatecas The general was the top official of the guard stationed in the state and was killed while in pursuit of a suspected gunman for the local cartel in the area where rival gangs The U.S. Department of Justice considers the Jalisco cartel to be among the five most dangerous transnational criminal organizations in the world is among the most sought-after drug kingpins by Mexican and U.S The Jalisco cartel is reportedly the driving force of the fentanyl trade within the U.S. an opioid that’s killing tens of thousands of Americans Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries The artsy town of Ajijic rests on Lake Chapala's northern shore © Alberto Alvarez / Getty Images Guadalajara is a large, dynamic city. It's one of Mexico’s classic destinations with countless historic sights and things to do as well as daily traffic jams and an ever-growing sprawl A day trip out of the city provides a refreshing break from all that urbanity If you’re looking for a different side of Mexico, then you’re in luck: cobblestone villages, artsy lakeside towns, dense forests, ancient ruins and even colonial-era tequila distilleries are all within easy striking distance. Grab your day pack and head to the bus station to check out our top five Guadalajara day trips Why go: Deep dive into the history and making of tequila Tequila is a charming cobblestoned village surrounded by a sea of blue agave with views of its namesake volcano in the distance. It’s home to several distilleries, most hidden within colonial-era haciendas. Museo Nacional de Tequila is a good starting point for visitors covering the history of Mexico’s most famous drink A stone’s throw away sits two of Mexico’s leading distilleries: Mundo Cuervo, the oldest tequila distillery in the Americas founded in 1795, and Casa Sauza a comparative whippersnapper at just 150 years old Both distilleries offer in-depth tours of their estates sharing the step-by-step process of tequila making with tastings along the way consider staying overnight to explore the region further a breezy café on the church plaza with outdoor tables and an extensive menu of coffee drinks By car, Tequila is an hour northwest of Guadalajara on Hwy 15D. Or take the Tequila Express bus Why go: Explore a one-of-a-kind archaeological site Guachimontones ruins make a fascinating day trip for history buffs and those interested in off-the-beaten-path travel. A place of worship for the ancient Teuchitlán people, Guachimontones is one of the only ruins in the world whose structures were built in nearly perfect concentric circles you can’t help but marvel at the main temple a six-story-high curving pyramid covered in bright green moss overlooking the La Vega dam It’s surrounded by several smaller circular complexes many of which are still used as places of ritual Leave time for the excellent onsite museum where you can also take a guided tour stop at one of the modest waterfront restaurants to try the local specialty: ancas de rana (frog legs) How to get to Guachimontones from Guadalajara: take a second-class bus to the village of Teuchitlán (about a two-hour ride) and then it’s a 10-minute taxi ride – or 35-minute uphill walk – from there Why go: Recharge on the banks of Mexico’s largest lake Set on the northern shores of Mexico’s largest lake the namesake town of Chapala is a pleasant working-class community known for its glittering waterfront and bracing mountain views Take a break from Guadalajara’s big city energy – you won’t need more than a day here – to enjoy the scenery as you stroll along the malecón a pleasant boardwalk lined with palm trees and buzzing waterfront restaurants Beer Garden is a Chapala institution and the classic stop for a drink with live music on weekends. Or wander east to La Palapa de Don Juan, a soaring thatched-roof restaurant famous for its fresh fish platters. For a treat, take a boat ride on the lake to Isla de Mezcala; tickets are sold online and at the main pier about an hour drive south on Hwy 44 to Hwy 23 Second-class buses make the trip (one to 1½ hours) from the Central Vieja every half-hour an impressive rock formation seemingly custom-built for bouldering To make the most of your time, rent a mountain bike or book a guided trip with Colores de Tapalpa That’ll give you time to check out more trails and wander Tapalpa’s winding streets stopping to visit the 16th-century churches or linger over a mug of rompope (a drink similar to eggnog) at La Villa First and second-class buses travel here from the Nueva Central and Central Vieja (around 3½ hours) Ajijic is a charming village and a favorite of North American ex-pats Brightly painted homes are draped in vines of blooming bougainvillea and the town’s cobblestone lanes are dotted with murals It’s a picture-perfect place to spend a day (or two Start at the leafy main plaza with its mosaic-tile sidewalks, public art exhibits and vendors selling handcrafted goods along the edges. From there, a constellation of galleries fills the surrounding streets, most showcasing local talent – Calli Intermuros and PabLola Galería de Arte are musts. As you wander, look for El Muro de Los Muertos, a towering art installation of 1,000 clay skulls that is an impressive nod to pre-hispanic cultures. Before leaving, try some international flavors – Ajijic Tango, an upscale Argentinean spot, and Kamellos Food Truck, a middle eastern eatery, are longtime faves. Ajijic is off of Hwy 23, about a one-hour drive from Guadalajara. Second-class buses leave every 30 minutes from the Central Vieja (one to 1½ hours). Sports | Aug 6 Eagle-Vail athlete Josiah Middaugh returned to the top of the Xterra off-road triathlon podium on Saturday It was the third win of the Xterra season for Middaugh who was upset on his home course in Beaver Creek in his most recent off-road triathlon race and had to settle for second place Middaugh won Xterra races in Alabama and the Dominican Republic Mexican triathlete Irving Perez — who won the 2017 Yucatan International Triathlon Union World Cup — was the first out of the water in 19 minutes 32 seconds and gained almost a minute on the rest of the pack Leonardo Saucedo and Esteban Rosas were out next in 20:17 “Karsten wasn’t too far behind and then Kieran McPherson and Paco Serrano were just behind.” “I got on the bike and I didn’t hear any splits but I knew I had a big gap to make up but I was riding in no man’s land for most of the race.” While Middaugh was putting his heart and soul into catching up the leaders kept looking over their shoulders They were pedaling as hard as they could to stay out in front of Middaugh who is an expert climber with a knack for riding at altitude “I had a pretty good swim,” said runner-up Kieran McPherson “I got out of the water with Paco and I knew he would be heading out to the front of the race on the bike We worked well together to reel the front guys in myself and Irving Perez – who were working well I tried to attack the second climb to make a get but we were still together at the top My game plan today was to get over the top of the first hill before Josiah caught us but we managed to stay away until the last three kilometers of the bike.” had a big crash on a steep downhill and lost ground to the leaders I worked to stay as close to the leaders as I could,” said Madsen my bike went away from me and I tumbled halfway down the hill I had to really persevere to stay on track.” During the last three kilometers of the bike course Each was trying to make it into the second transition before anyone else Middaugh had the fastest bike split of the day with 1:21:35 followed by Francisco Serrano with 1:24:10 and Kieran McPherson in 1:24:21 showing just how well matched these athletes are McPherson had some trouble with his shoes and lost about 15 seconds which ended up being the difference between first and second place “The ten to fifteen-second gap I lost in transition remained the 10-to-15-second gap that Josiah and I stayed apart for the rest of the run,” said McPherson It was a showdown of the top five on the Xterra Pan Am Tour I’m really looking forward to Xterra Quebec when we all meet up again.” he was followed by Serrano and then McPherson and Rakita “It was a footrace from there on out,” said Rakita Paco and I fell off the back and it was a cat and mouse game with Josiah and Kieran.” Middaugh finished in 2:25:04 with McPherson just 18 seconds back in 2:25:22 The fastest split on the run belonged to Canada’s Karsten Madsen who has been supplying the fireworks all season with his surprising performances “I had the mental fortitude to tell myself that if I ran really hard I could get myself back into the top,” said Madsen “So I put my head down and ran as hard as I could and I was fortunate to get on the podium today.” almost a minute ahead of Middaugh who ran it in 38:15 “I feel good now that it’s over but I was suffering out there for sure I feel a bit of relief and a whole lot of joy but today was a validation of my training.” also said that his win could be due to his years of experience “I’m pretty pumped to have my first win in my new “I have to kind of take it to these young guys a bit While Middaugh has said he is not attempting to defend his Xterra Pan American tour overall title this season he currently sits in third place with 499 points McPherson is on top with 652 points followed by Madsen Rakita is just behind Middaugh with 490 points This content references scientific studies and academic research Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective We are committed to bringing you researched expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food We know how important making choices about your overall health is and we strive to provide you with the best information possible a former professional gymnast who captured global attention in 2019 with her viral floor routines continues to lead an active and thoughtful life beyond gymnastics she enjoyed a vacation to Tapalpa with friends "As my good friend @maliaquarles would say no thoughts." Ohashi balances staying active with prioritizing hydration including speaking out about body image and learning to listen to her body offers a glimpse into how she maintains health and happiness in her daily life A post shared by katelyn ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) In her Instagram post, Ohashi is seen going for a swim. According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits which offers buoyancy and resistance that makes it easier on your whole body than other forms of exercise… Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than That's because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints." A post shared by katelyn ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) A post shared by Gold Over America Tour (@goldoveramericatour) Ohashi did a campaign with Gatorade, and talked about this with Parade She says that she makes sure to stay hydrated "I think electrolytes are extremely important I just think personally it tastes the best for me and I think the messaging behind their campaign is extremely important And to have these visuals and such influential athletes with our campaign is super cool." A post shared by katelyn ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) Ohashi talked about the importance of taking breaks when working out in her Parade interview it's super important to listen to yourself and take what you need instead of pushing in such hazardous conditions with the weather it wasn't like we were in excruciating heat or anything like that we do need to take those water breaks and our coaches need to be understanding of that And I think in college I really learned the importance of that because before it was kind of like and you're wondering why you're cramping." A post shared by katelyn ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) Ohashi notably retired from gymnastics due to her struggles with body image She continues to talk about this as a way to help others who may feel the same "I think this honestly ties into the Gatorade campaign and listening to your body for the first time," she told Parade "I listened to my body and I asked myself what I needed and that was not going back to elite gymnastics And so really deciding what was best for me." Copyright 2025 Galvanized Media Celebwell is part of the Dotdash Meredith Publishing Family Because those who live here normally enjoy one of the best climates planet Earth has to offer few people bother to install air conditioning in their homes opting instead to aguantar or suffer patiently until the last day of May knowing that in June the ancient god of water will surely bring the first showers of the rainy season immediately cooling the air and restoring those perfect temperatures to which they are accustomed escape the heat by heading either to the beach or to the mountains let’s take a look at their favorite choice of mountain towns Tapalpa is located 90 kilometers southwest of Guadalajara and its elevation is about 2,000 meters above sea level it has a cool climate and because it’s a Pueblo Mágico it also has a cool look: steep and narrow cobblestone streets Visiting Tapalpa means strolling through these little streets without a care in the world clean air and thus awakening an appetite for the pueblo’s most famous dish borrego al pastor: lamb marinated in spices and grilled on a spike you can relax in front of a crackling fireplace with a flavorful ponche de granada grenadine punch made with tequila or mezcal eventually collapsing into bed and sleeping like a lion the Spaniards arrived in this area and found an indigenous settlement “about three leagues” from the present-day location of Tapalpa who started a colony between 1531 and 1532 only in 1825 that the population was big enough to be called a pueblo Even today there are only about 5,500 people living in the town which Only a 15-minute drive north of Tapalpa lie Las Piedrotas the “Great Big Rocks,” huddled in clusters like enormous dinosaur eggs in a wide meadow with no other such rocks in sight A barbed-wire fence forces visitors to park on the roadside and pass through a caracol — the rural equivalent of a turnstyle — to wander about among those massive monoliths those Piedrotas are actually mere pebbles in comparison with another rock called La Piedra Gorda a monolith located only four kilometers from town although the view from its peak is well worth the effort The last time I visited the Piedra Gorda was with friends who planned to install a bolt in the rock to which visitors could attach a safety line while peering over the edge of a sheer drop of some 50 meters We drove northwest out of Tapalpa to the DIF (Family Development Center) and parked Here the altitude is about 2,090 meters above sea level We crossed a stream by leaping from rock to rock and then walked along a rough brecha (dirt road) which is closed to vehicles (except those of people living in the area) Eventually we crossed a charming meadow filled with wildflowers Since Tapalpa has a strange tradition in which people throw Santa María flowers at one another on Mexican Independence Day we waged a few battles of our own before continuing uphill to La Piedra Gorda which is nestled among a few smaller rocks There’s a sort of ladder here to help you get up to the top of the rock where you suddenly come upon a magnificent It’s Mother Nature making IMAX look like a postage stamp from an altitude of about 2,400 meters above sea level (7,874 feet) This hike is 4.5 kilometers one way and took us about 90 minutes Anyone who visits Tapalpa will soon hear about “a wonderful waterfall over 100 meters high.” and it is most certainly worth visiting if you are in good physical condition The drive from Tapalpa takes just a little over half an hour and the hike down to the waterfall about the same amount of time Just how long you will need to get back up The trail takes you across a bubbling brook through several stone walls and then you are on your way down At a certain point you’ll see some shallow shelter caves in the cliff to your left is called The Convent and they say several Cristeros hid there during the Cristero War (1926–29) when the Mexican government tried to eliminate the power of the Catholic Church During most of your descent you’ll hear the roar of the mighty waterfall but you won’t be able to see it until you reach the very bottom where there is a large pool of water dotted with huge boulders and dwarfed by the majestic foaming white ribbon linking the pool to a patch of blue sky far above the icy water temperature plus a powerful wind generated by the falls make it difficult to swim in this pool but there is a smaller windless waterfall with its own “perfect pool” for swimming just a little further downstream ask Google Maps to take you to “Cascada el Salto del Nogal What else is there to do in the vicinity of this magical town there is so much that I plan to continue this description next week so if you are thinking of visiting the Sierra de Tapalpa The writer has lived near Guadalajara, Jalisco, for more than 30 years and is the author of A Guide to West Mexico’s Guachimontones and Surrounding Area and co-author of Outdoors in Western Mexico. More of his writing can be found on his website The Jalisco state government will invest 785 million pesos (US $40 million) in the Sierra of Tapalpa this year in a bid to develop the region while protecting its natural resources At an event to inaugurate the development plan Governor Enrique Alfaro said that unregulated planting of crops like avocados has led to environmental degradation in the region “We can’t have a development plan based on preying on the natural resources of this region of Jalisco,” he said “We’ve seen the consequences of that in the past few days and I think we need to be conscious of the fact that this new model of growth isn’t just based on something that occurred to the governor illegal logging and avocado and berry production have caused damage to over 8,000 hectares of protected areas in the Sierra of Tapalpa over the past eight years Alfaro said the development plan will seek to regulate and promote the production of crops like avocados peppers and figs to represent an opportunity for Jalisco an important part of our economy,” he said it can’t go on like this: it’s not going to be unregulated anymore we’re not going to allow planting in forested areas mayors of the four municipalities in the Sierra of Tapalpa micro-region — Chiquilistlán Tapalpa and San Gabriel — are working together to establish common land-use regulations to govern which areas can be used for cultivation The development plan will begin with repair work in the municipality of San Gabriel, which was the scene of major flooding earlier this week. Governor Alfaro, among others, blamed the flooding on years of illegal logging by avocado growers which weakened river banks and allowed the Apango river to overflow Source: Milenio (sp), W Radio (sp) UDG TV (sp) inevitably wander outside the town to see the area’s famed Piedrotas or Great Rocks Few people know that a few kilometers beyond those rocks stand far bigger monoliths which make the Piedrotas look like peanuts taken from the Náhuatl word for deer: mazatl I was invited to camp overnight at Mazati by one of the staffers All I knew about the place at the time was that those woods had suffered long ago from extensive logging but had been purchased by conservationists who were bent on restoring the forest to something like its former glory I had also been told to prepare for a cold night traditionally the hottest month of the year in western Mexico My friend Mario and I drove to Tapalpa from Guadalajara and headed northeast until we came to a big sign announcing Rancho el Mazati an open-sided shelter over two rustic picnic tables the woods glowed red while the new moon rose overhead so bright that we put away our flashlights “The temperature is 15 degrees,” said Mario as we started cooking supper Twenty minutes later: “It’s now 14,” said Mario we were soon crawling into our sleeping bags Whippoorwills serenaded us all night as the temperature continued to drop to nine degrees If that’s what it’s like in May The next morning my staffer friend Polo arrived “First I’m going to show you las Piedras Agujeradas (the Rocks Full of Holes),” he told us “They’re also known as las Rocas Encantadas [the Enchanted Rocks].” As we drove along a leaf-covered brecha through luxuriant foliage these woods had been devastated by 100 years of logging with the cooperation of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver a million and a half new trees have been planted and Mazati is now a model for successful reforestation an endangered species that only grows between Chihuahua and Jalisco (pino triste or Pinus lumholtzii) and this one here is a Tilia mexicana (linden or basswood tree) with wood as soft and light as balsa This is the wood from which the celebrated Paracho guitars are made and it’s very rare but here in Mazati we have a 20-hectare forest of these trees Suddenly Polo stopped the car and jumped out “We’re only a 10-minute walk from the Piedras Agujeradas,” he said steep slope covered with oak leaves and pine needles we could just make out the peaks of the Holey Rocks above the tree tops now I know those are ranchero minutes you’re talking about I won’t say how long it actually took before we stepped out of the woods and onto a rocky prominence where right before our eyes rose one of the Piedras Agujeradas in all its glory a sort of Flintstone-age apartment building Almost all the openings are curved at the top and flat on the bottom “but one of those holes is big enough to hold an entire house.” we headed uphill to a lookout point known as El Divisadero which offered us a magnificent view of our surroundings crowned at the very peak by two of Jalisco’s most famous rocks The Fat Monk is 2,670 meters high and the Skinny Monk is 2,700 above sea level I jumped at the chance to return to Mazati with another friend who had decided to buy property there He told me that Mazati has a core area which is a protected nature reserve but the surrounding land is being sold to people willing to follow strict rules about using their property in an ecologically responsible way drove us through the pine and oak forest along well-maintained dirt roads until my friend found just the spot he had been looking for I asked Gutiérrez to tell me a bit about the history and philosophy of Mazati “is part of Jalisco’s Sierra de Amula and Mazati has 2,750 hectares here of which 1,100 are a nature reserve where no building will be permitted This makes Mazati the biggest private ecological project in all Mexico Here we have endemic animals like white-tailed deer We have created a space where human beings can live alongside all these animals.” people who buy lots at Mazati must agree to preserve as much of the flora as possible felling trees and hunting are both strictly prohibited Mazati includes a special sanctuary where the Mexican wild turkey has been reintroduced into its own country “Restoration of the Mexican turkey,” Josué Gutiérrez told me “is closely linked to the concept of reforestation which doesn’t simply mean ‘plant a seed and water it.’ Real reforestation — which aims at bringing back a natural environment — requires flora and fauna which are endemic to the area The whole range of native wildlife is absolutely necessary for the trees to flourish The tree produces a seed and some living creature like an insect takes that seed and transports it to a new location and leaves it there It’s much more than a group of volunteers planting seedlings The animals are absolutely necessary to maintain the food chain and to make sure no one species is turned into a plague the turkeys — which had almost gone extinct — are a fundamental part of this project because they originated in this area and here we have created a sanctuary for them with conditions favorable for their nutrition and reproduction.” Gutiérrez told me Mazati is also reintroducing the white-tailed deer and the peccary Another of their projects is the preserving of several species of orchids and madroños and Mazati is the only place in the world conserving the linden tree Josué Gutiérrez is from Guadalajara and studied marketing he was awestruck: “I fell in love with the sensation of peace and quiet So impressed with this forest was Gutiérrez that he decided to propose matrimony to his novia at Mazati’s amazing Piedras Agujeradas “We went out to look for wildflowers and I lured her to the top of one of them There you have proof that those rocks are indeed enchanting not accessible to the general public — only to people who have bought land at Mazati … or to their good friends I hope to further report on The Holey Rocks for more than 30 years and is the author of A Guide to West Mexico’s Guachimontones and Surrounding Area and co-author of Outdoors in Western Mexico More of his writing can be found on his website Guest are invited to walk and observe the house from the hillside and above the site. Having a wooded terrain and steep slopes benefited the concept because it offers enriching views from the lowest part of the terrain and through the treetops. The use of regional materials played a relevant role in the design. We used stones and annealed brick painted in black to blend the house with the context. © Lorena DarqueaThe corridor offers framed visuals that escape to the South, a magnificent wooded view of the site. There is a planned sensory stimulation for a route that leads towards the study. From here one can choose to step on a cantilevered balcony that opens to the forest or appreciate the spectacular view to the interior double-height living room from the tangerine-colored patio. © Lorena DarqueaThe idea of locating the bedroom areas in a separate volume allowed a well-defined scheme where privacy and silence were required The house invites to be observed from all sides and views of the forest are magnificent assets The project invites contemplation between the interior and the exterior La Mandarina is designed to be walked but above all to relax inside the forest and its architecture news‘M-E-X-I-C-O’ by Post Malone & Billy Strings - Lyrics & MeaningBy Maxim Mower Billy Strings was one of the first country-adjacent artists to bring Post Malone into the fold, with the duo covering Johnny Cash's classic hit, ‘Cocaine Blues’, in 2022 during one of Strings’ shows. It was inevitable, then, that the bluegrass phenom would play a part in Posty's debut country album, F-1Trillion with Billy Strings joining the ‘I Had Some Help’ singer-songwriter for the jovial Little was known about this momentous collaboration prior to F-1Trillion's official release on August 16th but fans were excited to hear Posty trying his hand at a more bluegrass-inspired style with ‘M-E-X-I-C-O’ showcasing Post Malone's appreciation for yet another country sub-genre alongside the likes of country-pop (‘Guy For That’) traditional country (‘Never Love You Again’) the now-iconic two-tone Ford truck that adorns the cover of F-1Trillion - which was created by Gonzalo Lebrija - was dropped onto a Mexican lake called Presa Salto del Nogal in Tapalpa This easter egg was used to add to the sense of anticipation ahead of Posty's Billy Strings collaboration which of course pivots around the titular country Post Malone takes the lead vocals throughout with Billy Strings joining for back-up in the choruses guitar and an energising drum pattern help to give ‘M-E-X-I-C-O’ the feeling that you're speeding away at 100mph The frenetic pace - which is intensified during the playful instrumental towards the end of the track - mirrors the lovestruck frenzied pandemonium that ensues as the story progresses “I was hangin' 'round in Brooklyn town with a settle-down type girl He payed me off to leave and let's just say he payed a lot” The first of the many characters we meet in ‘M-E-X-I-C-O’ is a wealthy woman that Posty meets downtown with the protagonist hinting that he doesn't have the affluence to match her doesn't think Post Malone can offer her stability so he - somewhat extremely - pays him to leave his daughter and never return And love said ‘Go to Hell’ but there's somewhere I'd rather be Post Malone shrugs his shoulders and accepts his fate but instead of ‘going to Hell’ like the father suggested he decides to disappear off the grid and head down to Mexico He paints an idyllic picture of this potential lifestyle with Posty dreaming of being gleefully “Laid up in the shade of a coconut tree” “So I took her daddy's money but I stopped in Vegas first I met a dancer on the Strip and fell in love in her Her mobster boyfriend busted in with an AK-47” he decides to stop off in Sin City and have some more fun in the USA He ends up falling for a dancer on the Strip with the duo about to get married in one of the famous Vegas chapels their ordained minister is - of course - an Elvis Presley impersonator the service is dramatically interrupted with gunfire and Post Malone is again forced to flee Las Vegas and resume his plan to go to Mexico She took off with the Federale and I took all the blame” it's a business-woman with a sizeable fortune The narrator foreshadows the song's conclusion by crooning that he didn't care to ask how she got rich She frames Posty and leaves with the Fedarale - a Spanish term for federal police - while he's locked up for good From this jail cell I can't see one coconut tree And love said ‘Go to Hell’ but now I can't ever leave Our protagonist finally makes it to Mexico only not in the circumstances he initially imagined He is left to wistfully picture that paradisal coconut tree even though there's no such view from his lonely jail cell Although he hasn't spoken at length about ‘M-E-X-I-C-O’ specifically Post Malone has paid tribute on a number of occasions to how welcoming the country music world has been to him Billy Strings has performed with him a couple of times now and their friendship epitomises how unanimously Posty has been embraced In a 2024 CBS interview with Anthony Mason When Mason provided the explanation that this is a testament to Post Malone's kind-hearted character Posty responded with an endearing dismissal He payed me off to leave and let's just say he payed a lot So I took her daddy's money but I stopped in Vegas first Her mobster boyfriend busted in with an AK-47 She took off with the Federale and I took all the blame The fifth edition of the Guadalajara Mushroom Fair will bring together businesses artists and enthusiasts this weekend for a unique celebration of the fungi Organizer Iván Fernández said the fair is an opportunity to educate the public about the diversity of mushroom species and help them to identify some of the species It also gives the public access to mushroom experts and businesses at a one-of-a kind social event Fernández remembered that the first Guadalajara Mushroom Fair in 2015 was a mostly academic affair attended by professors and researchers from the University of Guadalajara large producers and a few amateurs who were just starting out with small mushroom crops other towns have begun hosting their own mushroom fairs and interest has grown There will be several musical presentations an art contest and an exhibition of mushroom art the fair will include a special conference on the biodiversity of mushroom species in Mexico by Michoacán mushroom expert Horalia Barriga Díaz talks and a wide gastronomic offering of mushroom-based dishes For the especially dedicated who hope to get their hands dirty the fair was to host two guided tours to collect mushrooms one on Friday near Tapalpa and another on Saturday in the area surrounding the Tequila volcano The fair itself runs Saturday from noon until 9:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am till 8:00pm at the Jardín Americana Source: Milenio (sp)