- Colombian Gold is a pure landrace Sativa strain originating from Colombia.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 12-18%.
- Its lineage runs through Landrace — no known cross, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 3 documented strains descend from Colombian Gold, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Colombian Gold
Colombian Gold was the most widely available and consistently high-quality import of its era. Grown in multiple regions of Colombia — including the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Cauca valley — this sativa was prized for its large, loose buds that took on a golden hue when properly cured. The high was more balanced than other Latin American imports: energetic without being anxious, euphoric without being disorienting. Colombian coffee farmers often grew cannabis alongside their coffee crops, and the region's high altitude and rich volcanic soil produced exceptional sativa.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Colombian cannabis was the backbone of the US import market throughout the 1960s and 70s. Colombian Gold was considered the premium export, with Colombian Red and Colombian Black also commanding respect.
The trade was disrupted by escalating drug enforcement in the late 1970s and the rise of Colombian cartels shifting to cocaine. By the 1980s, Mexican and Jamaican imports had largely replaced Colombian in the US market.
Colombian genetics live on in foundational hybrids like Skunk #1 and Haze.
This strain is a staple of Amsterdam coffee shop menus. Check current availability and prices on DAM Live →
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Colombian Gold in Amsterdam
Colombian Gold is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Colombian Gold
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Colombian Gold
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Colombian Gold with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Colombian Gold selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Colombian Gold variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Colombian sativa landrace (multiple regional varieties)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Colombian Gold is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Colombian Gold is dominated by Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Colombian Gold is part of the following genetic families:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold typically tests at 12-18% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As a sativa-leaning strain, the THC delivers an uplifting cerebral experience.
Is Colombian Gold a sativa or indica?
Colombian Gold is a sativa cannabis strain (Sativa). Bred from Landrace — no known cross, its effects lean toward an uplifting, cerebral sativa experience. Users report: Uplifting, euphoric, energetic, creative, balanced.
Colombian Gold strain review — what to expect
Colombian Gold is known for Uplifting, euphoric, energetic, creative, balanced. The most commercially significant Colombian sativa of the 1960s-70s, known for its golden-amber buds and balanced, uplifting high. Colombian Gold was the bedrock of the US import market for over a decade. The aroma profile features sweet, earthy, coffee, chocolate, citrus, floral. Dominant terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene.
What are the phenotypes of Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Colombian Gold, Santa Marta, Colombian Red. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Colombian Gold crossed from?
Colombian Gold was bred from Landrace — no known cross. Detailed ancestry: Colombian sativa landrace (multiple regional varieties). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Colombian Gold available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Colombian Gold is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold is dominated by Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Colombian Gold yield and how long does it flower?
Colombian Gold has a flowering time of 12-16 weeks and produces moderate yields. Plants reach very tall height, making it better suited for larger grow spaces with vertical room.
What is Colombian Gold and where does it come from?
Colombian Gold is a sativa cannabis strain that originates from Colombia. It belongs to the pre-1970s era of cannabis genetics. The most commercially significant Colombian sativa of the 1960s-70s, known for its golden-amber buds and balanced, uplifting high. Colombian Gold was the bedrock of the US import market for over a decade.
What is the genetic background of Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold has the following ancestry: Colombian sativa landrace (multiple regional varieties).
Is Colombian Gold indica or sativa?
Colombian Gold is a sativa cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Colombian Gold smell and taste like?
Colombian Gold has a Sweet, earthy, coffee, chocolate, citrus, floral aroma, with flavors described as Sweet, earthy, coffee, tropical fruit. Its dominant terpenes are Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene.
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Medical Applications
Colombian Gold is commonly associated with: