Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Cuba law
Cannabis laws in Havana follow Cuba’s national law. Municipal rules rarely change cannabis legality; jurisdiction law is what matters for travelers.
Cannabis is illegal for all uses. Strict national enforcement applies. Possession, cultivation, or trafficking can result in imprisonment.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal with risk of imprisonment
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Face strict enforcement
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Getting caught with weed in Havana could mean serious trouble.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Harder drugs seemed easier to come by than weed. Conversations with locals and English-speaking street musicians were the leads, and the flower that turned up was poor.
Marijuana Prices
About $20 was the quoted price. Neither the quantity nor the dollar currency was specified.
Types of Marijuana
Mostly dry leaves and very weak weed.