Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Brazil law
Cannabis laws in Goiania follow Brazil’s national law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational cannabis is illegal, though personal possession and home cultivation are decriminalized. Medical cannabis is available under regulation. Sale and distribution remain prohibited outside approved channels.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (personal use decriminalized)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Personal amounts decriminalized
- Buying/Selling: Illegal except medical
- Tourists: Same laws apply as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Brazil's Supreme Court has decriminalized personal possession and private home cultivation, treating them as non-criminal acts distinct from trafficking. Medical cannabis products are regulated and available via prescription or authorized imports for patients with approved conditions, while commercial sales outside this framework remain prohibited.
Law Enforcement
The penalties described at the time were fines or community service.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The people who watched parked cars were part of the street scene in Goiânia. Around Praça Universitária they were easiest to find from 6 to 10 p.m. A small purchase typically meant R$10 or R$20. A larger amount might have to wait for another day, and going with a Brazilian friend helped.
Around the busy bars on Avenida Ricardo Paranhos, the same scene ran from about 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. At Celso’s Bar in Setor Oeste, it was more like 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Marijuana Prices
- R$10 for two joints
- R$20 for four joints
- R$50 for 25 g
- R$100 for 50 g
Types of Marijuana
Goiás sat on a route from Paraguay, so the weed could be decent, though good stuff was harder to find on the street. The name for the good batch was veneno. It literally means “poison.”
More Information
Goiânia is in central Brazil, roughly 300 km from Brasília, 800 km from São Paulo and 1,200 km from Rio de Janeiro.