Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4.3
Legislation: Marijuana is ilegal in Porto Alegre, although it is widely used by its alternative youth on public parks.
Law enforcement: Lax, they usually will not fine, arrest you, or even care if you are not doing it in a crowded place, in front of cops or having arguments with the cops. Remember: laws in brazil are very transformed, depending on the cop that is enforcing them, it may change a lot but usually they will not do anything other than confiscating your weed.
Where to buy marijuana: I will not write the name of my dealer here nor tell you some drug dealing point but you should talk to people on clubs, they usually know/use/sell it, out of that skaters on Parque Marinha do Brasil’s (Park Brazilian Navy) half-pipes would usually sell or have some to spare if you are a nice guy/girl :). (specially if you are a foreigner)
another very easy place to buy not so cheap weed, but generally good is PARQUE DA REDENÇÃO or FARROUPILHA near the sports area. There are always at least 2 drug dealers, but you have to be smart in order they don’t sell you pieces of tree – you have to see and smell it – VERY QUICKLY – to check it.
Marijuana prices: Vary a lot, depending on the quantity you are purchasing, getting a kilo for R$700(350 dollars) would be fair, as would pay R$3(1,5 dollars) for a gram, its up to how much do you buy, where do you buy and whom did you buy it from.
Marijuana brands: Also might vary a lot. Professional dealers usually dont have the best stuff (hence, is the cheapest) since it is grown in large quantities and exported from other states, they are likely to have something from schwag to a low quality Chronic. Buying from non-professional dealers in small quanitites is most likely be fine homegrown, but also a bit more expensive (or for free if they are your friends).
More information: If your are a minor or a tourist you will probably have no trouble, but you might be required to pay a little bribe on the cops. Marijuana its usually called Bיque (you say it becky), Baseado (bahseeahdoo) or Maconha.
Have a safe trip 😉 (literally) and be sure to visit the sweet alternative clubs in our town.
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 3
Legislation: The police in Goiבs isn’t like rio’s or sao paulo’s police. If you get in troubles they will use the legal procediments. But in the legislation ,the users shouldn’t go to jail. They have to pay a tax. But if you go a rock show you can somoke if you see other people doing the same .Find a safe palce.
Law enforcement: fees or public services
Where to buy marijuana: 1) University Square (Praחa Universitבria) Talk wiht the guys who take care of the cars in the street (it’s common in Brazil). Ask for a litlle (10 or 20 reais). If you want a good amount order for this guys for you take in another day or time.Try to go with a brazilian friend (best hours: 6 to 10 pm)
2)”Ricado Paranhos” Avenue. Choose a bar with a lot of people and ask for the guys who takes care of the cars arround the bar in the streets. The same procidment to ask and buy.(the best times:10pm until 2 am)
3)Celso’s Bar (in West Sector). The same procidment (with the guys who take care of cars)(the best times:7pm until 1:00am)
Marijuana prices: 10 reais (2 cigarretes)
20 reais (4 cigarretes)
50 reais (25 grams)
100 reais(50 grams)
Marijuana brands: The quality is not bad because Goiבs is a important point in the drug’s route. They usually came from Paraguai. But in the streets is hard to find something good. Try to order a good amount and ask for the good one ( in brazil the people call “veneno” the good one. “Veneno” means “poison”.)
More information: Goiania is situated in the central part of Brazil ,a 300 kilometers from Brasilia, 1.200 from Rio ,800 kilometers from Sדo Paulo
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 3.9
Legislation: Import, export, send, make, buy, sell, expose to sell, offer, prescript, keep […] or deal drugs, even if for free: 5 to 15 years of jail and R$ 500 to R$ 1500 fine.
Marijuana is proibitted all over Brazil. It’s hard to get in trouble using weed in this city or in any place donw south. But sometimes we have stupid cops, be careful. The new legislation is better for the drug user, also for the grower, that now is not considered a drug dealer dependind on the amout of plants. Growing still a silent movement that you can’t see, but you know it happens.
Law enforcement: The year of 2006 started with a new country legislation that drug users will not be considered a criminal. It’s considered an offense, and you pay a fine. Be careful with big amounts in the car, because nation wide we have police stops with search for guns and big amouts of drugs. The three south states are the best for weed lovers because the cops are more gentle with the situation.
Where to buy marijuana in Florianopolis: Florianpolis is a weed city! There is a strong surf culture and among with that a lot of people smoke it. Nobody wants to be cauth by cops, but you can see people somking it all over the place. Downtown is problaly the worst place to somke. To buy weed you got to ask thet right people. Go to the beach and ask some surfer, you can buy cheap weed on the ‘favelas’ (poor hills) but don’t go there if you are a foreing. Althoug violence in the south of Brazil is A LOT better then the far north, the poor alleys can be dangerous as big drug dealers have always heavy ammo.
Florianopolis marijuana prices: Regular (sometimes poor weed, somtimes ok) 100 grams – U$50
Skunk (go to the rich people) 1 gram – U$20 or 25
Hydro (hard to find, try the richest again..) 1 gram – U$ 30 to 40
Brands: There is a lot of weed going on in Florianpolis and it’s a matter of knowing the right people. Musicians, artists and surfers love the ganja!!!!!!
Weed from brazil is very good quality indeed. in the north states we have the “manga rosa”, “racha-coco”, “cabeחa de nego” e “cabrobr”. also the weed which comes from mato grosso and mato grosso do sul states are very good. but here in south the biggest quantity comes from paraguay, and paraguay’s weed is very bad. is not good idea for foreigners in any part of the world look for marijuana on the ghettos, but here these places offer very good weed.
Enjoy Brazil’s coolest place!
More information: Some friends of mine had been cauth smoking weed in Florianpolis and the cops here just let them go. Some of my friends from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, had been caught and had been in big trouble, they take you to the police department and you have to give them money so they let you go.
Weed from brazil is very good quality indeed. in the north states we have the “manga rosa”, “racha-coco”, “cabea de nego” e cabrobro
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4-5 for Brazilians, 1 for Americans
Legislation: Illegal. In the highly unlikely event you do something that would cause the police to need to search you, be prepared to offer a fine on the spot. Police do not mess with tourists and generally are quite aloof.
Import, export, send, make, buy, sell, expose to sell, offer, prescript, keep […] or deal drugs, even if for free: 5 to 15 years of jail and R$ 500 to R$ 1500 fine.
Law enforcement: In general, Brasilians don’t have to worry about harassment from police about weed, or not nearly as bad as Americans. If you American and get caught with just a nug you better be prepared to pay the cops off. You do not want to go to jail in Brasil. I wouldnt say that the cops are corrupt in a mean and harmfull way, however, being a cop in Brazil means making very little. So be prepared to either pay as little as 20 Reals on the spot, or be taken to your atm and all your money taken out.
Lax. Some people smoke on the beach, but are quiet about it. Do not walk around on the streets smoking or inside clubs. Stick with beach and hotel room. Better yet, rent an apartment.
Where to buy marijuana: -Beach in front of Hotel Rio Othon. Chat with your chair guy rental guy or the friendly girls.
-Terra Atlantico Cafe in front of Club Help in the evening. Again chat with the friendly girls who will likely introduce you to a woman vendor selling gum, candy, and cigarettes.
-Meia Pataca Cafe talking to the friendly girls.
Note: These friendly girls are garotas de programma (or postitutes) The scene for this is quite different than in the US and very legal with a different societal veiw. Do not deal directly with groups of young guys selling for safety sake.
If you cant find Marijuana in rio (copacabana) then just stop trying. Just try walking along the beach and you will get asked verbally and non verbally. Look for rasta lookin dudes smokin weed and just make eye contact. Theres always ppl on the near the beach selling all kinds of trinkets, look for the guys selling wooden pipes and other obvious smoking devices. Beware though, I was always not told to purchase weed from ppl at the beach, as sometimes they work with the cops. They will sell you the weed, then run and tell the cops you have weed on you, the cops bribe you, and give a cut to the street guy. I personally was staying at hostel and gave an old guy some money and he would go into the favelas (ghetto) and get it for me.
Marijuana prices: CHEAP! To be honest, I dont know what the prices are. Brasil is where I first started smoking and I didnt have a good idea what a ounce looked like. I would usually give 15 to 20 Reals (7-10 US) and get what I could only guesstimate as 10-15 grams, AFTER the old guy took his share, which I’m sure he did.
Marijuana brands: Most weed in Brasil is shwag, and I rarely came across anything that wasnt. A few times I smoked some weed from northern brasil that a few friends brought back and it was of better quality than what I got from the favelas.
More information: For papers, some newstands and kiosks have them, some do not. Go to a tobacco shop if you strike out.
From what I’ve figured out the best weed in Brasil is more from the North of Brasil. ALL the weed in the city is distributed from the favelas. Do not go into a favela unless you dont want to come out.
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Legislation: the time spent in jail if you’re caught is 6 months….but hey the cops can be bribed with ease so it’s all good
Law enforcement: law enforcement with weed in botswana is pretty loose cops can easily be bribed if you’re caught and if u talk to them nicely they might even let you off with no bribe or warning
Where to buy marijuana: if you don’t know anyone your best bet is going to the bus rank and goin to the rastas n just askin them if they can hook u up with some weed…ask them for DAGGA or MOTOKWANE
Marijuana prices: cheap….extremly cheap….the best shit will cost you about 20 dollars a block and crap stuff about 1 to 2 dollars per rocket
Marijuana brands: swazi and malawi gold reign supreme…and are the best highs botswana has to offer
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 2
Legislation: Marijuana and any related activity and/or paraphernalia is illegal in Bermuda. Penalties and fines are very strict, especially for locals.
Law enforcement: Bermuda is a tourist hot-spot two hours by plane from the east coast of the USA. Tourism is the islands second major source of income after international re-insurance. The island is very stern about protecting its image; and all drug related activity is severely punished. Locals caught in possession of even the smallest amount of weed risk heavy fines ($500+), and being put on the dreaded ‘stop-list’; a policy restricting residents from leaving the island. Tourists caught in possession of event the smallest amount of weed also risk similar fines, and the risk of being deported.
Where to buy marijuana: Despite the severe punishments for marijuana possession, marijuana use is quite common, and it is usually quite easy to find, if you have time to spare. If you don’t have any connections yourself, your best bet is to go into town on a Friday night and make some friends. Many people smoke, and Bermudians are very friendly and will usually hook you up, or will know someone who will hook you up. If you are shy about asking random, try asking Rasta’s, or anyone with dreadlocks.
another reporter added: “Had luck in a place called Spanish Point, outside of Hamilton. Was approached by some local rastas as soon as we pulled in. Brownish, earthen bud, but smelled great and was a good high. Much better than it looks.”
Marijuana prices: Get ready for this…
A startling $50 per gram.
$125 – $150 for a 1/4 ounce
(the Bermuda dollar is tied to the US dollar; and either, or both currencies can be used for purchasing anything on the island).
Once again, if you have connections you might be able find better deals, but prices are fairly stiff, and better deals are hard to come by.
Marijuana brands: Don’t be picky when it comes to looking for specific brands, take what you can get. Most weed in Bermuda is imported and it is usually a dark brown color. Occasionally you will get some green bud, but don’t be turned off by the color, as it is usually ok weed, and dealers will have no problem selling to someone else later if you are too picky. Very rarely some light green will find its way in from Canada; but this will go very quickly and for outrageous prices $75 per gram.
More information: Bermuda is a beautiful island and there are many great places to blaze; but be smart and smoke privately, and not somewhere where you will get your self caught. Concerts, raft-ups, and large outdoor parties are an exception; feel free to spark up if you smell the sweet sensi! If you do happen to get caught, be polite, and you may get lucky. You may just get your weed taken away and sent on your way (if the cop feels like a bit of a smoke). If you’re a tourist and you get caught, your best bet is to play the naןve tourist card, and polity explain that you weren’t aware of the laws, apologize, etc. Once you do manage to score some grade, your purchase will probably look smaller than it is supposed to be. That is because the weed has usually been compressed for transport purposes. It doesn’t hurt to mention that your baggie looks a bit small, but once again, your dealer will have no problem moving it later on, so don’t complain too much 😉 happy blazing!
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4.8
Legislation: Marijuana is illegal in Belize, and so is any related action.
Law Enforcement:Weed is illegal in Belize, but the police usually don’t do anything to Belizeans who get caught with it. The police are semi-tolerant. However, as a tourist, you probably want to try to avoid getting caught, which is as simple as not smoking in the streets where the police are.
Where to buy marijuana in Belize City: Asking around is ok, as the Belizeans are generally laid back, friendly, and most do smoke weed. Your taxi driver is a good source for weed, they will usually take you to get some (give your driver a tip though). Your tour guide can also be a good source. Making friends with a Belizean and asking them to buy weed or anything else will pay off as they get things much cheaper than tourists do.
When asked how much, don’t reply with the weight, reply in money (i.e. “I want $20 worth”, not “I want an ounce”). There is nothing wrong with asking, “I want an ounce”, but by saying the price, you will most likely get more for your money.
Our latest reporter testimony is: “you have to ask people. Don’t be shy. People want to help you. If they do not know, they will point you to someone who does. My advice is to ask someone who looks like they might be down, but to steer clear of someone who is obviously a dealer. Unless you get desperate, stay away from Rasta-looking dudes and shady dealer jabronis, they definitely might rip you off, but some is better than none. I asked a semi-normal guy and we went in a cab to his house where he left and came back with a brick of the dirtiest weed I’ve ever seen. I talked him down to $35, but then realized i only had twentys anyway, so i got a copious amount of “El Original” for $40. i tried to buy a blunt off a Rasta guy for $5 but i messed up the currency and gave him $20 worth of Colones. Asking a cab driver is not a terrible idea, but one of them told me that the police sometimes mess with them. so , they might be scared to help you, but i wouldnt worry about it.”
and also: “I stayed at the Radisson in Belize City, where you can find cab drivers sitting outside of the parking lot. Just be friendly and ask them and they will take you somewhere to get some bud. For $5 belize dollars I got about 3 grams of midgrade, which was a great deal. Also, down in the surrounding villages you can usually just ask anyone and they will either have some or know where to get you some, and they will usually smoke it with you to let you try some out. ”
Belize City Marijuana prices: $2 BZE = $1 US. Weed goes from $5 US for 1/8 oz. to $15 US for a quarter pound–schwag.
and also: “About 5-10 belize dollars for a few grams, you can also bargain as this is a poorer country.”
More information: After reading previous entries, we felt like it wouldn’t be too hard to find in Belize. My friend left our room in the Radisson, and returned *22* minutes later w /a q. of sorta leafy outdoor. Try NOT to find! Ask yer cabbie & don’t get more than $20 worth, unless u r sure it’ll be worth it. Be careful smoking in hotels, esp on the Cayes: the maids WILL turn u in! B discreet & don’t disrespect the (mainly Christian) Belizean peeps!
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Legislation: In belgium it is legal to posess up to 3 grams of cannabis if you are an adult over 18 yo. If you are, you won’t get into a lot of trouble is you are having some with you. Though you are legal to have weed in your posession, you are not allowed to smoke it in public places and especially not nearby minors.
Law enforcement: Since leuven is a city with a high density of students, you can smell weed all over town, especially on hot summer evenings; but the police is always trying to stop people from smoking and they can definately cause problems. The best way to keep yourself from getting caught is by smoking somewhere private or in the woods / park / …
Where to buy marijuana: Weed can be bought easily around the old market, which is a place with a lot of bars, but you have to be careful because it’s right near the police department. If you cannot find weed there, you can always try talking to some students and you will probably find some weed.
Marijuana prices: The prices vary from 4-5 euro’s to 7-8 euro’s per gram which should give you some high quality weed.
Marijuana brands: Most weed is grown locally by in- and outdoor growers, but you also find a lot of shopweed that has been imported from the netherlands.
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Legislation: No amount of cannabis is legal to possess in Belgium, however possession of up to 3g of cannabis by adults, for personal use, is tolerated in Belgium. It is also said that 1 female plant is tolerated. Police will take the name of an individual in possession, but the Belgian state will not prosecute. We’ve been told that a new law to allow for medical use of cannabis has lead the police to be more forgiving about possession of small amounts of non-medicinal cannabis. FA tells us that there is no legal way to buy or import cannabis or its seeds.
in case you don’t understand french here below you’ll find a extract from the belgian law stating that amount of canabis up to 3 grams will not be confiscated from the pot user.
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Law enforcement: It is illegal to smoke cannabis in Belgium, but like in much of Europe, the police will only confiscate if you have less than 3 to 5 grams. Also, if you have it cut up, you might be considered a dealer. as elsewhere depends on the policeman you get in front of you.
Where to buy marijuana in Brussels: Matong (near Louise metro stop) is an african quater. very average quality and quality, usually only bud. Rue de la poste used to be the place to get it but NO LONGER!! Generaly in town you will ‘follow your nose’, and if approched correctily, some young north african guys can help.. but be careful. personaly, from Bruxelles, the Dutch border is an hour away.. but there are often police checks in the train staitions, no problems via car/motorway.
and also: “The easiest thing to do is hop on a train to Holland: they go every hour. Go to Dordrecht or Rotterdam for the day, & go to the coffee shops there. Go during the day time, & dress conservatively to fit in with the commuters. I’ve rarely seen cops on the train, & they seem more concerned with busting illegal immigrants who disembarked in Schipol (Amsterdam) airport. ”
Brussles marijuana prices: 480€ for 100G of marocan ‘No.1’ hashish smaller quantities more expencive ie 125€ 25g hashish
bud is +/- 3.8g/25€
Brands: all marocan and Dutch brands, K2, super skunk, orange bud, etc….
(dealers usually go to holland to buy)
More information: “shit” is french for hashish and ‘beuh” is bud. you buy per € and not gram. good smoking =)
Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Legislation: No amount of cannabis is legal to possess in Belgium, however possession of up to 3g of cannabis by adults, for personal use, is tolerated in Belgium. It is also said that 1 female plant is tolerated. Police will take the name of an individual in possession, but the Belgian state will not prosecute. We’ve been told that a new law to allow for medical use of cannabis has lead the police to be more forgiving about possession of small amounts of non-medicinal cannabis. FA tells us that there is no legal way to buy or import cannabis or its seeds.
in case you don’t understand french here below you’ll find a extract from the belgian law stating that amount of canabis up to 3 grams will not be confiscated from the pot user.
another reporter added: “You may have up to 5 grams with you without worrying about the police but since the law is pretty confusing cops sometimes confiscate even small quantities. Smoking and dealing in public is illegal.”
Law enforcement: It is illegal to smoke cannabis in Belgium, but like in much of Europe, the police will only confiscate if you have less than 3 to 5 grams. Also, if you have it cut up, you might be considered a dealer. as elsewhere depends on the policeman you get in front of you.
another reporter added: “Every time I come in Antwerp I smell and see people smoking weed. Most cops tolerate the smoking (if it’s not excessive or in the neighbourhood of schools) but dealing in public or disturbing the order will get you in trouble.”
Where to buy marijuana in Antwerp: > > There’s a place called Groenplats which is one of the main squares in town. I approached some hippie looking people and they helped me out. Interestingly enough, the real key is knowing who to spot and coming off as a fellow smoker in whatever city your in.
another reporter added: “I think (I’ve got my own resources 😉 ) most young people will help you in finding good quality weed. As it is omnipresent you’ll find it probably yourself without the help of other people”
Antwerp marijuana prices: The price depends on the quality. Low quality is about 2~3€ per gram but usually it’ll cost you 5€ per gram for something decent. Pricing is comparable with The Netherlands (it’s just 10km to the north).
Brands: Thanks to the multicultural society you’ll be able to locate almost every kind of weed or hashish.
More information: “shit” is french for hashish and ‘beuh” is bud. you buy per € and not gram. good smoking =)