Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Puerto Rico as a Tourist: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re planning a visit to Puerto Rico and use medical cannabis, good news: you can legally access medical cannabis products during your trip — even if your original card is from another U.S. state. Thanks to Puerto Rico’s reciprocity law, medical cannabis patients visiting the island can easily get certified and enjoy regulated access. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how tourists can get their Puerto Rico medical cannabis card and make the most of their stay. 

Step 1: Understand Medical Cannabis Reciprocity 

Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis program is legal, licensed, and regulated, and it allows reciprocity for any U.S. patient with a valid card. 

But to purchase cannabis from local dispensaries, you must be certified by a local provider while you're visiting the island. 

Even if you have a card from Florida, New York, Texas, California, or another medical state, you still need a quick local evaluation to legally access dispensaries in Puerto Rico. 

Step 2: Get Certified by a Local Provider 

The fastest and most reliable way to do this is online through CannaIDPR.com. Here's how: How It Works: 

Fill out a short form with your information and upload your existing state-issued medical card

Book a telehealth consultation with a licensed local doctor (takes 10–15 minutes) ● Get approved and receive your Puerto Rico medical certification 

Turnaround time: 15mn

Certification is emailed to you and accepted at all licensed dispensaries. 

Step 3: Book a Cannabis Experience (Optional, But Easy)

Don’t want to go it alone? Join a guided cannabis tour like The Puerto Rico Cannabis Experience — available at PRCannabisDispensary.com. 

This tour includes: 

● Pickup at Ventana al Mar in Condado 

● Assistance with your local medical certification 

● Stops at dispensaries, cultural locations, and scenic wellness spots 

● Local insight into cannabis laws, products, and best practices 

• Visit to OSJ

Great for first-time visitors, couples, and wellness travelers. 

Step 

TROPICAL PRODUCTS : Expect a range of options, including: 

● Flower 

● Edibles 

● Vapes 

● Tinctures 

● Topicals 

● CBD wellness products 

Tip: Always bring your Puerto Rico certification and photo ID when visiting a dispensary. 

Step 5: Know the Rules 

To stay legal and safe during your trip: 

● Cannabis is for medical use only in Puerto Rico — not for recreation. 

● Don’t consume in public or at beaches, hotels, or vehicles. 

● Keep your products in original packaging when traveling. 

● You cannot take cannabis back home with you (federal law applies on planes and across state lines). 

Be discreet. Be respectful. Be informed. 

What Patients Are Saying 

“The process was easier than I expected. I got my card in 15mn and visited two dispensaries in San Juan. I even got a wellness massage with infused oils!” 

— Stephanie T., NY Medical Cannabis Cardholder 

“Puerto Rico is the most cannabis-friendly place I’ve visited in the U.S. My tour made it stress-free. I highly recommend it.” 

— Carlos D., Veteran from Florida

Bonus Tip: Combine Your Card with Culture

While you're here, enjoy: 

● Bad Bunny’s concert residency in San Juan 

● El Yunque rainforest 

● Beachfront yoga and wellness retreats 

● Farm-to-table cuisine 

Puerto Rico isn’t just a place to medicate — it’s a place to heal, explore, and reconnect.

Final Checklist 

Before you fly: 

 Have your home-state medical card 

Book a telehealth appointment at CannaIDPR.com 

Schedule your tour or ride with PRCannabisDispensary.com 

Bring your ID and certification to dispensaries 

Follow local laws during your stay 

Leave your cannabis behind when you return home