Acapulco Gold Strain: Highest Trend of 1960s

Considered as the phenomenal Cannabis Strain of the 60s period, the Acapulco Gold has captivated the early users of this strain during modern times. With its benefits and effects expected by the users, this strain rose to stardom with the help of early supporters and advocates in making the Cannabis consumption legal and lawful.

However, as the fame of this strain fades slowly from time to time due to the rise of new, better and bigger breeds introduced to the different groups and supporters, Acapulco Gold faces harsher challenges that may strip off its golden glory and legacy in the Industry.

Its Rich History

Acapulco Gold is a strain from Cannabis Sativa. It earned its name from the place where it started- Acapulco, Mexico. Some sources claim that it was first planted in the United States dating back to 1964. Despite its fame and popularity in modern Marijuana Industry, this gold has no exact genetics to track its colorful past.

Traditionally, the Acapulco Golds are outdoor plants despite its average height ranging from 3 to 7 feet. This has a brownish gold color from leaves to buds, mixed with green and gold. The orange hairs it has resembles a gold nugget mixed in its buds.

The plant’s aroma ranges from Pine to Lemon, Toffee, Sweet and even Butter Cream. Its flavors are mostly earthy, woody and sweet.

This plant was used for the counterculture movement in Mexico even with the rest of the world during the 60s. Its leaves were usually printed in different weed packs sold worldwide, even to this date.

Numerous literary figures in and out of Mexican lands made tributes and recognition to its importance, with them hoping that the strain will be ultimately legalized in the future. Some of the notable works honoring Acapulco Gold in the Literary World includes:

·         Oscar Zeta Acosta (The Revenge of the Cockroach People)

·         Carol Berge (A Couple called Moebius: Eleven Sensual Stories)

·         Roberto Bolaño (The Savage Detectives)

·         Edwin Corley (Acapulco Gold)

·         David Gerrold (When Harlie Was One)

·         Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (Voyage Vengeance, An Alien Affair, Death Quest)

·         Guillermo Cabrera Infante (Mea Cuba)

·         Darryl Pinckney (High Cotton: A Novel)

·         Jonathan Raban (Foreign Land: A Novel)

·         Norman Spinrad (Bug Jack Barron)

·         Hunter S. Thompson (Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist)

·         David Foster Wallace

In the present, this plant is one of the best Marijuana strains ever produced and strongest in THC Volume due to its high-level contents, and one of the most expensive available in the Global Market.

Why did it earn so much attention?

This plant gained a Rockstar treatment and reception because of its ability and characteristics. Apart from this, there are rumors before that Acapulco Golds do not grow well when users try to plant them in other parts of the world.

Acapulco’s Blazing sun and dry air make the strain more special. The region’s hot climate makes the strain produce more THC for terpene. This plant represented the Mexican nation in the Cannabis Industry with excellence, greatness, and resiliency in the midst of problems.

Acapulco Gold’s Amazing Benefits

Due to the amazing presence of a high THC Content that reaches up to 23%, Acapulco Golds are perfect for people experiencing the following Medical concerns:

·         Body Pains

·         Lack of Appetite

·         Stress

·         Fatigue

·         Depression

As soon as the user consumes this strain, they will immediately feel uplifting emotions such as being euphoric, happy, active and creative. There are reports that Acapulco Golds can make its users more sociable and friendly, despite their emotional problems.

In general, this plant is suitable for people who need relief from their emotional stresses and works in the daytime setting.

The Stain in this Gold

Due to its promising THC Content, different users may feel side effects from after they intake the strain. Dry Eyes and Mouth are the common side effect, followed by Dizziness, Anxiety, and Paranoia.

Not only that, this strain of Cannabis falls under the illegal category of drugs and substances around the world, even in Canada, due to its high THC content. With high THC Content comes a more hazardous reaction that may happen in our body.

Because of this, most of the countries around the world, even the country of which Acapulco came from, prohibits the mass and unregulated reproduction of this strain. The plant’s legal status makes it more engaged with the Black Market, possibly operated by many International Syndicates in Mexico, South America and even in Africa.

The Glory that Acapulco Gold has

Until now, this strain helped millions of people with Medical conditions needed effective and organic treatment with less hazardous medications. Acapulco Gold has undeniably played a pivotal role in the earlier decades of Marijuana Industry establishment in Mexico and to the rest of the world.

Its unique and captivating properties inspired people from all walks of life to keep on moving and fighting for their daily lives. Mexicans may feel proud with their exquisitely beautiful and useful Cannabis plant that leaves an unmatched achievement in the world of the Cannabis Industry.