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1978: Parasailing Woman Calmly Landing on Acapulco Beach Caught by Staff

1978: Parasailing Woman Calmly Landing on Acapulco Beach Caught by Staff

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration11s
  • Price$178 USD
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Parasailing Woman Calmly Landing on Acapulco Beach... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1978 captures a woman in a tropical beach setting during a parasailing excursion in Acapulco, Mexico. The scene shows her calm descent and gentle landing on the white sands, assisted by resort staff. The footage reflects the carefree spirit of 1970s tourism, with bright sunlight, turquoise ocean waves, and a relaxed atmosphere. This authentic Super 8 home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into a popular vacation experience, showcasing the allure of coastal travel and leisure activities in a classic Mexican resort destination.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
11s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63994203

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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