Is Cannabis Legal in Costa Rica? Key Facts

Medical Cannabis is Legal with Prescription

In 2022, Law 10113 created a pathway for legalization. As of 2026, cannabis prescription products are available, including home delivery through CVCC's authorized pharmacy partner.

Qualifying Conditions

Conditions explicitly listed in law include: multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cancer therapy, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Tourette syndrome, epilepsy, glaucoma, and chronic pain.

Eligible Conditions

Conditions like autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia aren't explicitly listed but have strong scientific evidence supporting cannabis treatment.

Important Rules

• Recreational cannabis is not legal — over 1% THC requires prescription
• Dispensing is through licensed pharmacies only
• Public consumption is prohibited
• Foreign prescriptions are not valid in Costa Rica