Tourist on stone path at Acapulco cliffside, circa 1962.
1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Cliffside resort hotel with open balconies and palm trees, Acapulco, circa 1962 — Acapulco, 1962
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- Acapulco, Mexico
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- Still 3 · 3.20s into the source clip
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Multi-story cliffside resort hotel with tiered open balconies, palm trees, and blue architectural accents, Acapulco, Mexico, circa 1962, 8mm film.
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1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Acapulco Mexico-1962: Man Viewing Multi-Tiered Cliffside Resort with Palm Trees
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Acapulco Mexico.
Date documentation · estimated
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Source reel 1835
Reel label: pyramid,university city,$80000 house,floating gardens
Year note: 1962
Location note: dallas,mexico city
Period detail
Tiered open-balcony architecture and concrete terrace construction suggest early-1960s modernist resort style; 8mm color saturation and grain are consistent with mid-century amateur reversal stocks.
Film character
Warm color shift, fine 8mm grain, and mild sky overexposure lend the footage the saturated tropical palette characteristic of mid-century amateur color reversal film.
Historical context
Acapulco drew international jet-set visitors through the 1950s–60s; cliffside resort construction of this scale reflects the coastal development boom that defined the city in that era.
Research note
At least one adult male is visible from behind in the opening frames; likeness rights status is unclear and should be evaluated by a qualified clearance professional before editorial or commercial use.
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