Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Argentina law
Cannabis laws in Buenos Aires follow Argentina’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Under the law, recreational sale and large-scale activities are illegal. Personal possession of small amounts has been decriminalized. Medical cannabis is available under regulation.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (personal small amounts decriminalized)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Small personal amounts not criminally prosecuted
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Personal decriminalization applies but legal risk may remain
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Mar del Plata emptied out in winter and the police were scarce. Come summer, there were more officers on the streets, some in plain clothes. The southern beaches felt quieter than the parks and busier beaches.
Where to Buy Marijuana
You could often follow the smell at a reggae gig, in a park or down at the beach. Most people were friendly to tourists, especially once you found a crowd that was comfortable talking about weed.
Marijuana Prices
Cheap Paraguayan pot went for about US$20 for 40 g. It was grown in the jungle and pressed into big bricks for transport. Quality varied from brick to brick, and it generally fell short of what you might be used to in the US or Europe.
Types of Marijuana
The Paraguayan brick weed had both sativa and indica pressed in with the seeds and stems. With a lot of luck and a connection to a grower, better bud turned up, sometimes even dank indoor.
More Information
Stay out of unfamiliar villas. Enjoy the parties and keep your head.