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1978: High Rise Resort Hotels Facing Popular Tourism Crashing Wave Beach

1978: High Rise Resort Hotels Facing Popular Tourism Crashing Wave Beach

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
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High Rise Resort Hotels Facing Popular Tourism Crashing... — Clip Details

1978: High rise resort hotels face the crashing waves of Acapulco's iconic beach, capturing the essence of 1970s Mexican tourism. The footage showcases luxury accommodations nestled along the coastal cliffs, with palm trees swaying in the breeze and the Pacific Ocean stretching into the horizon. This vintage 8mm and 8mm home movie captures the serene yet vibrant atmosphere of a wealthy vacation destination, highlighting the hilly seaside landscape and upscale landscaping. The scene reflects the era’s fascination with exotic travel and tropical escapes, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of international tourism.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63994113

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1410 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1978
Reel-level location note
mexico city
Date
1978 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Acapulco, Mexico Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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