Can tourists use weed in Costa Rica?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Costa Rica. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Tourists in Costa Rica are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Costa Rica.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry weed through customs.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Costa Rica?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Costa Rica.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Costa Rica?+
The recorded status for Costa Rica as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use weed in Costa Rica?+
Tourists in Costa Rica are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
When was this Costa Rica weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Costa Rica?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Costa Rica; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.