Is Cocaine legal in Argentina?

Partly.

Cocaine is decriminalized in Argentina. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists in Argentina are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Possession in Argentina: Decriminalized for private use. Sale: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes Cocaine in Argentina as decriminalized. Possession in Argentina: Decriminalized for private use. Sale: Illegal.

Tourists in Argentina are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-25. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is Cocaine legal in Argentina?+

Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Argentina.

Is Cocaine decriminalized everywhere in Argentina?+

The recorded status for Argentina as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use Cocaine in Argentina?+

Tourists in Argentina are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

When was this Argentina Cocaine ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-25.

Can you fly with Cocaine into Argentina?+

No. Cocaine is decriminalized in Argentina; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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