Are there dispensaries in Costa Rica?

Recreational cannabis dispensaries are not legal in Costa Rica. You may come across informal shops, street vendors, or "cannabis clubs" — sometimes marketed to tourists — but these operate outside the country's regulatory framework, with no guarantee of product safety, dosing accuracy, or medical oversight, and they carry real legal risk for both buyer and seller.

What Costa Rica has legalized is medical cannabis. Under Law 10113 (2022), patients can access cannabis-based treatment legally, but only through a licensed physician who evaluates your condition and issues a medical certification — the same standard used for any other prescription medication.

At Cura Vida Cannabis Clinics, this is the path we offer: a free evaluation with a licensed doctor, a treatment plan built around your specific condition, and ongoing medical supervision — whether you're a Costa Rican resident, an expat, or visiting the country. It's the legal, medically-supervised way to access cannabis treatment here, without the risks of the unregulated market.

Book your free evaluation to find out if medical cannabis is right for you.