Cannabis Dispensaries in Montevideo, Uruguay

Cannabis Dispensaries in Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay was the first country in the world to fully legalise cannabis (2013). Registered farmacias in Montevideo sell cannabis to citizens and permanent residents. This guide covers all six licensed locations.

World First Legal 2013 Farmacia Cannabis IRCCA Regulated Citizens Only
Uruguay Legal Status: Cannabis is fully legal in Uruguay since 2017 for citizens and permanent residents. Tourists cannot legally purchase from pharmacies but possession is generally tolerated. Medical cannabis is available with registration.

Locations in Montevideo

Farmacia Cosmópolis

Av. 18 de Julio 1210

Farmacia Cannabis

Farmacia del Pueblo

Ciudad Vieja

Farmacia Cannabis

Farmacia Municipal Tres Cruces

Tres Cruces Terminal

Farmacia Cannabis

Club Social Cannabis Montevideo

Pocitos

Cannabis Club

Farmacia Goes Cannabis

Goes

Farmacia Cannabis

Dispensario Sur

Malvín

Farmacia Cannabis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tourists buy cannabis at Uruguayan pharmacies?

No. Under Uruguayan law only citizens and permanent residents registered with IRCCA (the cannabis regulator) may purchase from licensed pharmacies. Tourists cannot legally buy, but personal possession of small amounts is generally tolerated and rarely enforced.

How much cannabis can registered Uruguayans buy per month?

Registered residents may purchase up to 40 grams per month from licensed pharmacies at a subsidised price. Home cultivation of up to six plants and membership in a cannabis club are alternative legal supply channels.

What is IRCCA?

IRCCA (Instituto de Regulación y Control del Cannabis) is the Uruguayan government body that regulates the entire cannabis supply chain from seed to sale, including pharmacy licences, club registrations and home-grow permits.

Is medical cannabis available in Uruguay?

Yes. Medical cannabis has been available since the 2013 legalisation framework. Patients register with IRCCA and may access pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products through licensed pharmacies.