Costa Rica: common questions

We have not confirmed permission for psychedelic therapy here. Controlled; personal use not penalized. Check the exact activity with the relevant authority.

Psilocybin and psilocin are controlled under Costa Rica's narcotics law (Ley 8204). The law punishes trafficking and distribution, but possession of small personal quantities is not prosecuted as a crime; there is no regulated sales or licensing framework for psychedelic services., Costa Rica lists psilocybin and psilocin as controlled substances, but personal use is not criminally penalized and there is no licensed access program. A small number of wellness retreats operate under Ministry of Health permits for natural and alternative therapies.

There is no licensed psilocybin service program like Oregon's; no government body certifies psychedelic facilitators. Some retreat centers operate openly under Ministry of Health permits covering natural and alternative therapies, ask any provider to show its permit and medical screening protocols. Possession for personal use is generally not prosecuted, but buying, selling, or transporting larger quantities can bring trafficking charges.

We don't have a licensing authority on record for listed providers here.

2 listed; 0 with a license confirmed against an official registry.

Ayahuasca retreats.

No stage-specific remote arrangement is documented in these listings. 0 unique listings have a remote-service or support record. Unknown arrangements are not evidence that remote support is unavailable. Preparation and integration are separate from administration; these records do not establish legal permission or clinical eligibility for remote treatment.

No. Laws change often, confirm with the official sources below or a licensed attorney.