Buds and weed in San Jose, Costa Rica - my impression

Hello dear rasta audience🤝Want to tell my story about adventures with weed in San Jose, with some stories of local inhabitant.

You are probably aware that marijuana laws are different in different places. This article should shed light on cannabis regulations in San Jose, what do local people and cops think about weed, hash availability, pricing, my own experience etc.

Just finished my vacation, stayed 2 weeks in San Jose, and as a heavy weed smoker I can't imagine a vacation without some sativa joint during the day and indica buds with some beer before heading to sleep. Below you will find info on what I found out while searching for tasty non-medical weed in San Jose.

Where to search for weed in San Jose

While Simon became my temporary cannabis dealer (and this was the answer for me to all my questions) - he told me how things work in San Jose.

Top tier dealers in San Jose purchase cannabis on darknet websites that handle wholesale orders that may contain kilograms of weed and hash. Some darknet dealers process small orders as well, so if you are ready to understand Tor browser and how .onion sites work + ready to wait several days for delivery - take a look on thehiddenwiki.com - it has all links and info you will need about darknet.

But if you have a short trip to San Jose or vacation + need not too much weed and right now - only small local dealers may help you. Walking dark streets in a search for a strange-looking person who will sell you something that looks like weed for cash is still an option, but this is not the best way to spend time in San Jose and does not guarantee you any success. Today almost all dealers went online already, so they arrange the delivery of stuff after taking crypto instead of cash. They try to avoid meetings in person so you just select the approximate drop off point, and get a photo where exactly to take your stuff after the delivery. Stuff is usually masked and looks not suspicious (may be a pack of juice or cigarettes you just take and continue walking).

I was surprised, really. Looks like I am too oldschool already - thought cash rules the world. While nowadays you may anonymously exchange crypto to cash - so for all illegal payments this became option #1. So now the dealing process looks like this - you find some messenger contacts of a local dealer (ask google or local barman), contact him and choose what you want to order, pay in crypto and get your stuff delivered to some pre-selected place (that may be your hotel). Personal meetings are something dealers try to avoid - so weed is usually dropped at some approximate point you firstly discuss, and you get photo and GPS coordinates where to take your package after delivery.

Attitude of locals to cannabis in San Jose

Even though high THC cannabis is strictly regulated in San Jose - local inhabitants of San Jose are not against it at all. Young people and tourists are top target audiences for weed dealers. This does not mean you may walk and smoke joints on the streets, but also no one will be too surprised seeing someone smoking weed.

As Simon told - even local cops in San Jose sometimes use cannabis. So in general we may conclude that the atmosphere in San Jose is relaxed when we speak about cannabis. Just behave correctly and watch your back - and everything should be cool.

We were a little drunk already when Simon offered a joint of some noname sativa strain, of course I agreed. We were smoking not far from my hotel and it seems I saw other guys doing the same near another cornet 🙂So may say locals are not against weed, I saw this myself.

I liked the weed Simon shared, not the best one I’ve ever tried, but good enough. So I asked Simon to share contacts of his dealer, while he refused telling me his dealer works only with an old trusted set of clients. So I simply asked Simon if he could be my dealer during the nearest days - he agreed. I wish everyone to find his own Simon in San Jose🙂

Cannabis regulations in San Jose, Costa Rica

It's crucial to emphasize that cannabis, marijuana, and hashish are strictly prohibited in San Jose. You won't find coffee shops selling high-THC marijuana strains here. While medical CBD cannabis might be accessible through licensed dispensaries, it necessitates a doctor's prescription, and it's essential to note that CBD doesn't produce psychoactive effects.

While at a club, I had the opportunity to meet Simon, who relocated to San Jose three years ago and is well-versed in the local drug culture. According to Simon, despite the legal prohibition of cannabis, law enforcement officers generally adopt a lenient attitude towards marijuana, with some even being cannabis enthusiasts themselves.

What if I get caught with weed in San Jose?

In practice, as Simon said - if you are 18+ and carry less than 20 grams of weed or 10 grams of hash and do not smoke in public - you should not expect any arrest. As a maximum, cops will confiscate your stuff after they ensure you are not a dealer who delivers stuff.

There are some stories about occasional cops forcing people to give them a bribe after catching someone with weed, but such cases are rare. Usually cops do not touch foreign tourists who are spending their vacation or business trip in San Jose and bring money to Costa Rica.

FAQ about hash and weed in San Jose

What if I get caught by police with weed in San Jose?

Police should check if you are a real dealer who delivers stuff or a tourist. Usually city visitors with small weights are not touched. While anyway it’s better to avoid any interactions with police officers, this is not the best way to spend time.

Is cannabis legal in San Jose?

No, weed with high THC is strictly regulated in San Jose, while police officers and locals are relaxed about cannabis and having less than 10 grams with you should result in arrest.

May I buy weed on the streets of San Jose?

Yes you still may, while this is oldschool way already and a lot of dealers are shifting to online orders, but searching parks and streets may still give you some results.

Weed and hash pricing in San Jose?

Prices may vary from one dealer to another and depends on weed quality and dealer’s greediness😂From what I heard from Simon - high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 for 1g (the more you buy the cheaper price you get), and high quality hash should be around $30 - $35 for 1g.

Can I find top quality weed in San Jose?

Yes, while quality may differ, it depends on many factors. Usually quality depends on the price, but this is not a rule.

Can I find hash in San Jose?

Yes, almost all cannabis dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in San Jose.

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