Forza Horizon 5: How I Found Star 27's Mural in Mulege for Photo Challenges

Hey, fellow Horizon fan! 🚗 I still remember firing up Forza Horizon 5 for the first time and getting absolutely lost in Mexico. Even in 2026, I keep coming back for the Festival Playlist, and one of the earliest Photo Challenges I ever tackled was Mural Compass. It asked me to snap a Modern Sports Car next to the Star 27 Mural in Mulege. If you're staring at that task in your playlist—or if it rotates back in a future series—here's exactly how I did it without wasting a single minute.

Why this challenge matters? It's easy Forzathon Points. The Mural Compass challenge rewarded 2 Forzathon Points toward new cars, Wheelspins, and shop items. It also unlocked the 'Beautiful!' Forza Link phrase, which I still use after a good race or a ridiculous jump. So yeah, it's worth doing.

Step 1: Get into a Modern Sports Car. This is the part that trips people up. You can't just roll up in any car. Open the pause menu, go to Cars, then Change Car. If you're at a house, choose My Cars. On Xbox, press Y to filter the list, scroll down to Modern Sports Cars, press B, and pick your favorite. I usually grab something like a Toyota GR Supra, Porsche 911 Carrera S, or Audi TT RS. Any Modern Sports Car works. The game just checks the category.

Step 2: Head to Mulege. Mulege is in the southeast part of the map, near the Baja California landmark. If you've unlocked Casa Bella—and you probably have after a few races—fast travel there. Casa Bella sits right in Mulege, and there's even a Barn Find nearby. From Casa Bella, the Star 27 Mural is just a short drive south.

Step 3: Find the mural. The Star 27 Mural is in the middle intersection of Mulege. Specifically, it's south of Casa Bella and just north of the middlemost XP board. Look for a bright painting on the side of a house: a desert scene with an abstract face, right beside some tall cacti. It's hard to miss once you know what you're looking for. I drove past it twice because I was watching the mini-map instead of the buildings. Don't be like me. 😅

Step 4: Take the photo. Park your Modern Sports Car near the mural. Press up on the d-pad to enter Photo Mode. You don't need fancy angles or filters—just make sure both your car and the mural are in the frame. Press A to snap the picture. If the challenge doesn't complete, check that your car is actually in the Modern Sports Car category. That's the most common mistake.

Here's a quick reference table I wish I had back then:

In 2026, Forza Horizon 5's map hasn't changed, so this location guide is still accurate. Weekly Playlists rotate, and Mural Compass might not be active every single week. But if it comes back—or if a new challenge sends you to Mulege—you'll be ready. I've used this same spot for other photo tasks and even for a few seasonal championships that start nearby.

A few extra tips from my own trial and error:

• Make sure you're not in a rental car. Rentals don't always count for Photo Challenges.

• If Photo Mode feels cluttered, hide the UI. It makes the shot cleaner and the challenge still counts.

• The mural is on a building, so you may need to back up a little. A wide shot is easier than a close-up.

• If you're playing on Xbox Series X|S or PC in 2026, the load times are fast. On older Xbox One consoles, give fast travel a few extra seconds.

• Don't forget to map the 'Beautiful!' Forza Link phrase to your d-pad. It's a fun way to communicate after races.

I know some players skip Photo Challenges because they seem like busywork. But Mural Compass is one of the quickest ways to earn Forzathon Points, and it teaches you a useful map location. Mulege is a beautiful town, and the Star 27 Mural is a cool piece of in-game street art. Plus, any excuse to drive a Modern Sports Car around Mexico is a good one.

So that's how I found Star 27's Mural in Forza Horizon 5. Grab a Modern Sports Car, head to Mulege, snap the shot, and enjoy your rewards. If you're chasing every point in the Festival Playlist this week, don't sleep on this one. Happy driving! 🏁