Nicaragua

Cannabis laws in Nicaragua follow Nicaragua’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.

Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use. Possession, use, and distribution can result in severe penalties. There is no decriminalization or tolerance policy.

Quick facts

• Recreational: Illegal
• Medical: Illegal
• Possession: Illegal
• Buying/Selling: Illegal
• Tourists: Same penalties apply

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.