Classic · 1960s
Acapulco Gold
The legendary golden-bud Mexican sativa that defined the 1960s-70s American cannabis canon.
- Type
- Sativa (landrace)
- Origin
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Bred by
- Mexican landrace (1960s import)
- Parents
- Mexican sativa landrace
History
The legendary golden-bud Mexican sativa that defined the 1960s-70s American cannabis canon.
Sensory & chemical profile
Toffee, pine, citrus. 18–24% THC. Pinene + caryophyllene.
UK medical relevance
Periodically catalogued by UK producers; consult your prescriber for current availability and suitability.
Legacy
Genetic backbone of countless early American hybrids and a parent of Original Haze.
Notable descendants
- Original Haze
- Skunk #1 lineage
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.