Can tourists use Cocaine in Peru?
Partly.
Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
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.
Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Peru.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry Cocaine through customs.
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.