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Strain Library · Sativa · Mexican landrace sativa
Acapulco Gold
Acapulco Gold is one of the most legendary landrace sativas in cannabis history, a Mexican cultivar from the hills around its namesake city that defined connoisseur cannabis through the 1960s and 1970s.
Flavor leans earthy and pine-forward with a sweet woody finish, a profile that's rare on dessert-dominated 2026 menus. Pinene leads the terpenes. Lower THC by modern standards, which makes it a friendly entry point for adults 21+ stepping back from 28-percent flower.
- Tasting notes
- earthy, pine, sweet, woody
- Terpenes
- pinene, caryophyllene, myrcene
We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.
Frequently asked
Is Acapulco Gold a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
Acapulco Gold is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Mexican landrace sativa.
What does Acapulco Gold taste like?
Acapulco Gold's flavor profile is characterized by earthy, pine, sweet, and woody notes.
What THC range does Acapulco Gold test at?
Acapulco Gold typically tests at 18–24% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.
Where to ask
Licensed New York dispensaries
Licensed shops to call or visit about Acapulco Gold and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.
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