Puerto Rico Medical Cannabis Market Tops 325 Licensed Dispensaries
Puerto Rico has 325 licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, per the Department of Health registry.
The Caribbean’s largest dispensary network
Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis market continues to mature, with 325 licensed dispensaries on the Department of Health registry. The San Juan metro holds the densest concentration, making it one of the densest cannabis retail markets per capita in any US jurisdiction.
The market has been growing steadily since Act 42-2017 codified the medical cannabis program, and Regulation 9038 opened the door to tourist access by recognizing out-of-state medical cards.
Tourist access remains strong
Visitors with a valid medical cannabis card from their home US state can obtain a 30-day temporary tourist card through any licensed dispensary. The process is quick and straightforward, making Puerto Rico one of the most accessible medical cannabis destinations in the Caribbean.
What This Means
Puerto Rico’s scale (325 licensed dispensaries, established regulations, tourist reciprocity) sets the benchmark for what a mature Caribbean cannabis market looks like. As other Caribbean nations develop their frameworks, Puerto Rico’s model offers both lessons and proof that regulated medical cannabis can be a significant economic driver.
Recurring recreational legalization bills have been introduced but haven’t passed yet. If adult-use ever comes to Puerto Rico, the infrastructure is already in place.