Possession
Up to 2 g cocaine or 5 g cocaine base (personal use
Is Cocaine legal in Peru?
Partly.
Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Tourists in Peru 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 for personal use is not punished up to 2 g of cocaine (or 5 g of cocaine base); sale, transport and production remain illegal. Traditional coca-leaf use is legal.
The recorded ruling
Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.
Possession for personal use is not punished up to 2 g of cocaine (or 5 g of cocaine base); sale, transport and production remain illegal. Traditional coca-leaf use is legal.
The recorded possession limit for Cocaine in Peru is Up to 2 g cocaine or 5 g cocaine base (personal use.
Tourists in Peru 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.
Long-tail notes
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Frequently asked
Is Cocaine legal in Peru?+
Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru.
Is Cocaine decriminalized everywhere in Peru?+
The recorded status for Peru as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much Cocaine can you possess in Peru?+
The recorded possession limit is Up to 2 g cocaine or 5 g cocaine base (personal use.
Can tourists use Cocaine in Peru?+
Tourists in Peru 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 Peru Cocaine ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-25.
Can you fly with Cocaine into Peru?+
No. Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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