Can tourists use medical marijuana in Costa Rica?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in Costa Rica. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Visitors to Costa Rica are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Costa Rica.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry medical marijuana through customs.
Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in Costa Rica?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Costa Rica.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in Costa Rica?+
The recorded status for Costa Rica as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use medical marijuana in Costa Rica?+
Visitors to Costa Rica are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Costa Rica medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with medical marijuana into Costa Rica?+
Domestic legality in Costa Rica does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.