Possession
8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz)
Is weed legal in Peru?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Peru. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Tourists in Peru 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.
Penalties
Decriminalized up to 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz)
Recreational cannabis in Peru: Decriminalized up to 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz).
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Peru as decriminalized. Recreational cannabis in Peru: Decriminalized up to 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz).
The recorded possession limit for weed in Peru is 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz).
Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Decriminalized up to 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz)
Tourists in Peru 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.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Peru?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Peru.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Peru?+
The recorded status for Peru as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much weed can you possess in Peru?+
The recorded possession limit is 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz).
What are the penalties for weed in Peru?+
Decriminalized up to 8 g ( 1 ⁄ 4 oz)
Can tourists use weed in Peru?+
Tourists in Peru 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 Peru weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Peru?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Peru; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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