Acapulco Gold

also known as: Mexican Gold
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THC
21-25%
CBD
0.1%
CBG
~1%

Acapulco Gold is the golden-hued Mexican landrace that defined premium cannabis in the 1960s. Its toffee-and-earth flavor carries a motivated, euphoric, vintage sativa high.

AI-generated · no lab data

We could not find published lab results for this cultivar. The figures here were generated by AI from published cannabis references — a reasonable picture of what this strain is typically like, not a measurement of any particular batch. The methodology explains how, and what that does and does not tell you. Strain- and batch-level numbers for what you actually buy come with the product: dispensaries list them on the menu and the certificate of analysis is on the package. See where this strain is stocked near you.

Effects

Euphoric
Very prominent
Energetic
Prominent
Happy
Prominent
Uplifted
Prominent
Creative
Prominent
Focused
Moderate

What's baked in

Myrcene earthy, musky, herbal — promotes body relaxation estimated
Caryophyllene spicy, peppery, woody — anti-inflammatory estimated
Limonene citrus, lemon, bright — mood elevation estimated
Terpinolene fruity, piney, complex — uplifting edge estimated

Flavors

ToffeeEarthySweetSpice

Aroma

GoldenHoneyWoodyFresh

Commonly Associated With

Watch Out For

Dry mouthDry eyes

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Genetics

Parent AMexican Landrace
Parent BMexican Landrace
OriginAcapulco, Mexico

Growing Info

Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering
10-11 weeks
Yield
Moderate
Height
Tall (5-6 ft)
Outdoor Harvest
Early November

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