With its popularity peaked back in the late 60’s and early 70’s, by the time Acapulco Gold was featured in Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, it was a household name… in the right households. Unfortunately, such purebred strains are a rarity in these days of hybrids. Acapulco Gold is quite reliably tied back to a Mexican landrace, and like other Central American sativas, it tends to grow tall and flower long. This keeps it out of many indoor grows and off local menus. However, a close approximation of its original genetics can be obtained from Barney’s Farm for the purists out there.
Immediately identified by its golden green leaves and buds and richly colored rust-red hairs, the flavor profiles of Acapulco Gold range from nutty to exotically spicy, depending on the grow. Although strongly sativa, there is still a physical well-being that accompanies the mostly cerebral high, helping to curb anxiety and paranoia and softening the effects. Patients will find Central American landrace dominant strains like Panama Red and Acapulco Gold to be perfect for depression.
