Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Guatemala law
Cannabis laws in Antigua - San Pedro follow Guatemala’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession or cultivation is a criminal offense with no decriminalization provisions.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal; criminal penalties
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Strict enforcement; high risk
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
I kept it discreet, but I smoked while walking around town.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The shoeshine boys in Antigua’s central plaza offered me bud. I got some there once and it was schwag, which I hate.
The better weed was around Lake Atitlán and San Pedro, and naturally it cost more.
Marijuana Prices
In San Pedro, Q300 bought me an ounce of good skunk. It had crystals and a lovely herby smell. People in the area knew the woman who sold it.