Blazin' in San Miguel, El Salvador - My Story

Yo, what's good? Today, I’m gonna spill the tea on my trip to the wild streets of San Miguel, El Salvador. Spoiler alert — if you’re lookin' for that fire weed, it ain't as easy as rollin' up to a spot like in Amsterdam. But trust, you can still catch a vibe. Here's how I got down with the herb in San Miguel.

Just finished my vacation, stayed 2 weeks in San Miguel, and as a heavy weed smoker I can't imagine a vacation without some sativa joint during the day and indica buds with some beer before heading to sleep. Below you will find info on what I found out while searching for tasty non-medical weed in San Miguel.

Local Attitudes Toward Cannabis in San Miguel

Just because cannabis is strictly regulated in San Miguel doesn’t mean the locals are strongly opposed to it. In fact, most people in San Miguel don’t seem to care too much about marijuana use. Of course, it’s wise to follow some basic rules, like not smoking in public. But even if someone notices you, it’s unlikely they’ll see it as a big deal.

As I was actively asking and discussing weed - Sam invited me to his apartment for a small party that very first evening - just a couple of his rasta friends, beer, weed and PS5 - exactly what I do love😁😁😁. How lucky I was😁 Sam told he will be my weed dealer while I am here in San Miguel so I had no issues with great stuff all that time.

Sam also confirmed locals are OK with weed in San Miguel if you behave yourself correctly, while it’s better to avoid cops and not to have more than 10 grams in your pocket.

How Do People Get Weed in San Miguel?

Finding weed in San Miguel isn’t as easy as just asking someone on the street. Wholesale dealers in San Miguel buy weed through special darknet websites, but that’s a bit tricky for regular cannabis users who want to smoke, but not re-sell weed.

Usually, locals already buy weed by talking to dealers they trust through messages like Telegram or Signal with payment via cryptocurrency. Then, the weed is left in a secret spot where they can pick it up without meeting the seller in person. This is new secured way of cannabis delivery used in San Miguel.

Cannabis Laws in El Salvador: What You Need to Know

First things first, it’s important to understand that high-THC cannabis is illegal in San Miguel. Unlike in Amsterdam, you won’t find any coffee shops selling potent marijuana strains. While medical cannabis is available, it’s typically low in THC and won’t give you the high you might be looking for.

During my stay, I met a local named Sam in the hotel bar. He’s lived in San Miguel for a while and knows a lot about the cannabis scene. According to him, while the official regulations are strict, enforcement isn’t always so rigid in practice.

How the Cannabis Law Is Enforced in San Miguel

Technically, any cannabis product with more than 1% THC is illegal in San Miguel. However, Sam explained that the police tend to be relatively relaxed when it comes to cannabis in San Miguel, especially with tourists.

If you’re caught with a small amount — less than 10 grams of weed or 5 grams of hash — you’re unlikely to face serious consequences. The police might confiscate your weed, but it’s unlikely you’ll get into much trouble as long as you’re discreet.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in San Miguel

Is high % THC weed forbidden in San Miguel?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in San Miguel, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in San Miguel?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in San Miguel in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Top quality weed and hash in San Miguel - truth or myth?

Yes, truth, but complex to find. Quality differs among different dealers.

Is it possible to find hash in San Miguel?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in San Miguel. Not always available, but rather popular.

Price for weed / hash in San Miguel?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on quality and anything else. From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around $30-$35 per 1 gram. Have not seen low quality weed in San Miguel so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. California Banned First

A century ago, California was the first state in the United States to ban cannabis. This is a bit ironic when we look at the fun fact above. But it looks like Cali learned its lesson!

2. Weed Is Beer’s Cousin!

Beer hops are in the same family of flowering plants as cannabis. We thought the plants looked similar… and now we know why.

3. Hemp for Victory

During World War II, the U.S. government encouraged farmers to grow hemp for materials needed in the war effort, launching the "Hemp for Victory" campaign.

4. Different Strains

There are thousands of cannabis strains, each with unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in different effects and flavors.

5. Oldest Record of Use

The oldest written record of cannabis use comes from a Chinese medical text dating back to around 2700 BC, where it was recommended for treating gout, rheumatism, and malaria.