Uruguay
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESSOUTH AMERICA
Uruguay is in South America. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Cannabis is legal and state-regulated since 2013 — but tourists cannot buy from pharmacies. CBD legal. Generally permissive socially.
DO NOT BRING
Cannabis sale outside state system · Driving with any alcohol
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- 'Uruguay legalized cannabis' — but tourists can't buy it legally from any store.
- The 0.0% drink-drive limit is genuinely zero — small biological residues count.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Cannabis purchase is restricted to registered residents — tourists cannot buy from pharmacies.
- Driving alcohol limit is 0.0% — even mouthwash can trigger.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.