Is Cocaine legal in Mexico City?

Partly.

Cocaine is decriminalized in Mexico City. Updated October 2026.

Possession

Up to 1/2 gram

Tourists

Tourists in Mexico City 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.

Mexico City follows Mexico law. Possession in Mexico: Decriminalized (up to 1/2 Gram). Sale: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes Cocaine in Mexico City as decriminalized. Mexico City follows Mexico law. Possession in Mexico: Decriminalized (up to 1/2 Gram). Sale: Illegal.

Possession is capped at Up to 1/2 gram in Mexico City. Amounts above that recorded limit sit outside the decriminalized finding.

Tourists in Mexico City 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.

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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 Mexico City?+

Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Mexico City.

Is Cocaine decriminalized everywhere in Mexico City?+

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

How much Cocaine can you possess in Mexico City?+

The recorded possession limit is Up to 1/2 gram.

Can tourists use Cocaine in Mexico City?+

Tourists in Mexico City 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 Mexico City Cocaine ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-25.

Can you fly with Cocaine into Mexico City?+

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

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