Not allowed
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Possession for personal use is decriminalized (no criminal record), but public smoking is fined.
Last verified 2026-07-09. This is a summary, not legal advice — confirm with local authorities before you travel or buy.
In San Jose, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Puerto Viejo, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Tamarindo, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Monteverde, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Manuel Antonio, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Jaco, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Nosara, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Dominical, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Uvita, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In La Fortuna, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Liberia, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Tortuguero, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Drake Bay, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Corcovado, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Arenal, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
In Nicoya Peninsula, cannabis is decriminalized for personal possession. Decriminalized for personal use. Avoid public smoking.
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