Visiting New York City from Argentina? Here's Where to

If you're visiting New York City from Argentina and you're 21 or older, the answer is a clear and legal yes — you can walk into a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary, show your valid passport, and purchase cannabis products fully within the law. New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021, and today there are hundreds of licensed dispensaries operating across the five boroughs and beyond. We are Silly Nice, a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, NYC, founded by Shane Breen — a U.S. Army Veteran — and his partner of over 25 years, LeVar Thomas. We launched in March 2024, and our products are now available in 150+ licensed New York adult-use dispensaries statewide. We want to make sure every visitor to our city has the best, safest, and most informed cannabis experience possible.

New York's adult-use market is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), which means every product sold in a licensed dispensary has been independently lab-tested for potency, safety, and quality. When you shop at a licensed store, you know exactly what you're getting — precise THC percentages, cannabinoid profiles, terpene content, and clean production standards. That's the world we operate in, and it's the standard we hold ourselves to with every single batch of Silly Nice products we bring to market.

As a tourist, your valid Argentine passport is all the ID you need. You do not need a New York ID, a US driver's license, or any special registration. Simply present your passport at the dispensary door, confirm you are 21 or older, and you're cleared to shop. The experience is welcoming, professional, and entirely legal. Welcome to New York.

Where Argentina Currently Stands on Cannabis

Argentina has made meaningful strides in cannabis policy in recent years. In 2017, Argentina legalized medicinal cannabis at the national level, and in 2020, the country expanded regulations to allow domestic cultivation for medical and scientific purposes. Personal possession of small amounts has largely been decriminalized in practice, though cannabis remains technically illegal for recreational use at the national level. The reality on the ground varies by province and by individual circumstance, but there is no fully legal, regulated adult-use recreational market in Argentina the way there is in New York.

New York's system is fundamentally different. Here, recreational adult-use cannabis is fully legal, regulated, taxed, and openly sold in licensed retail storefronts. Every product on the shelf has been tested by an independent laboratory and approved for sale by state regulators. Dispensary staff are trained professionals who can walk you through product options, potency levels, consumption methods, and dosing. It is a transparent, consumer-facing market designed to prioritize safety and quality — and it represents what a mature, legal cannabis industry looks like in practice.

What This Means for Argentine Visitors

For Argentine visitors, shopping at a New York dispensary may be your first experience in a fully legal, open retail cannabis environment. It can feel surprisingly normal — more like a boutique than anything else. Products are displayed, labeled, and explained. Budtenders are there to help. You can ask questions freely and take your time. There is no stigma, no risk, and no gray area. You are a legal adult consumer exercising a legal right. We designed Silly Nice products specifically for people who appreciate craft quality, honest labeling, and a premium experience — and we think visitors from Argentina who care about what they consume will find exactly that with us.

What to Bring and How Much You Can Buy

Your valid Argentine passport is sufficient identification to enter and purchase cannabis at any licensed New York dispensary. The legal age is 21 and older, and ID verification is required at the door. Under New York State law, adults may purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower per transaction and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate per transaction. These are generous limits designed for adult consumers, and they apply equally to residents and out-of-state or international visitors.

When shopping for concentrates — like our Diamond Powder, Frosted Hash Ball, or Bubble Hash — the 24-gram concentrate limit per transaction gives you plenty of room to explore different products and formats. We recommend starting with smaller quantities if you're newer to concentrates, as many of our products carry high potency levels that may be more intense than what you're used to. Our budtender partners at licensed dispensaries are always available to guide you.

Where You Can and Cannot Consume Cannabis in NYC

Consumption rules matter, and we want every visitor to stay informed and stay legal. In New York City, cannabis may be consumed in private spaces — for example, in a private residence where the host allows it. However, consumption is NOT permitted in hotel rooms (most hotels explicitly prohibit it and it falls under their smoking policies), on public streets or sidewalks in many circumstances, in vehicles of any kind, in parks or public spaces in many areas, or anywhere tobacco smoking is prohibited. We strongly encourage you to confirm your specific accommodation's policy before consuming cannabis there, and to research designated consumption-friendly spaces. Never consume cannabis in a vehicle or before operating any vehicle — ever.

We cannot stress this enough, and we say it out of genuine care for every visitor: do not attempt to bring cannabis or cannabis products back to Argentina when you leave New York. This applies to every product you purchase — flower, concentrates, vapes, edibles, everything. Transporting cannabis across international borders is a federal crime under United States law, regardless of where you purchased it or how it was obtained. U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces federal law at airports and ports of entry, and cannabis remains a federally controlled substance in the United States.

Additionally, importing cannabis into Argentina is illegal under Argentine law. The consequences of attempting to cross an international border with cannabis — in either direction — can include arrest, criminal charges, detention, and serious immigration consequences that could affect your ability to return to the United States in the future. Please enjoy every product you purchase here, in New York, legally, safely, and fully within the bounds of what's permitted. Leave what's left behind. The experience is the souvenir.

We built Silly Nice to give people an exceptional cannabis experience in New York. Our products are made for moments — for this city, these streets, this trip. Enjoy them here, responsibly and legally, and let those memories be what you carry home.

Concentrates and Hash Products

Our concentrate lineup is where Silly Nice truly stands apart. We offer three exceptional hash and concentrate products, each independently lab-tested, small-batch crafted, and sustainably packaged. Our Diamond Powder (1g, $50) delivers an extraordinary 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids — one of the purest cannabis concentrate formats available in New York's legal market. Diamond Powder is a crystalline concentrate that can be used in a dab rig, layered with flower, or used to enhance a bowl. It is for experienced adults who want maximum potency and exceptional clarity of effect.

Our Frosted Hash Ball (1g, $50) is a masterclass in artisan hash production — 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and a remarkable 5.7% terpene content that makes every session aromatic and rich. This is the kind of hash that reminds you why people have revered the craft for generations. Then there's our Bubble Hash (1g, $44), made through a solventless ice-water extraction process: 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes. Bubble Hash is smooth, flavorful, and incredibly versatile — it can be crumbled over flower, pressed, or used on its own. For visitors from Argentina who appreciate traditional hashish culture, our hash products may feel both familiar and elevated.

Infused Flower

Diamond-Frosted & Live Resin Infused Flower

For those who prefer vaping, our 510 Vape Cartridge in Pink Stardust (1g, $40) delivers 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids in a sleek, compatible format. It's an easy, discreet option for adults who want a consistent, portable experience. Our 2G All-In-One (Alaskan Thunder Fuck, $80) is our most complete vape option — a 2-gram self-contained device with 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids. No cartridge, no battery to source separately — just pick it up and go. It's one of the best value propositions in New York's legal market for the potency and quantity you receive. And then there's our Infused Flower in Papaya Wine (3.5g, $60) — a 51.22% THC, 58.63% total cannabinoid premium cannabis flower experience unlike anything else on the shelf. This is premium indoor-grown flower infused to elevate the natural potency while preserving the terpene profile. Papaya Wine is smooth, aromatic, and designed for adults who love smoking flower but want a richer, more layered session. All six products are small-batch, lab-tested, and built to reflect the standard we set for ourselves every single day.

THC

29.1%

Total

33.1%

Size

3.5g

Price

$60

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Use Weedmaps to Locate Dispensaries Carrying Silly Nice

Finding us while you're in New York is straightforward. Our products are currently available at 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State, including many locations throughout New York City. The easiest way to find a dispensary near you that carries Silly Nice is to visit weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice — Weedmaps is the leading cannabis dispensary discovery platform, and it allows you to search by location, see real-time inventory, read reviews, and get directions. It works on any smartphone browser without requiring an account, making it ideal for visitors and tourists navigating an unfamiliar city.

Before your visit, we also recommend browsing sillynice.com/menu to preview our full product line, review exact lab-tested specs, and decide in advance what you want to try. Coming to the dispensary prepared means a smoother, faster experience — and more time enjoying New York. Whether you're staying in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or elsewhere in the city, there is almost certainly a licensed dispensary within easy reach carrying our products.

Only Buy From Licensed Dispensaries — Never the Street

New York City has a visible unlicensed cannabis market, and we want to be direct with our visitors: do not purchase cannabis from anyone on the street, from pop-up vendors without proper licensing, or from any source that cannot show you a valid New York State adult-use cannabis license. Unlicensed cannabis is untested, unregulated, and potentially unsafe. It also exposes you to legal risk as a visitor. Only licensed dispensaries sell products that have been independently tested and approved. When you buy Silly Nice from a licensed retailer, you are buying something we stand fully behind — every batch, every label, every milligram. That's the promise we make to every customer, including every visitor to our city.

We started Silly Nice because we believed New York deserved a cannabis brand that reflected the culture, the craft, and the community of this city. Shane and LeVar have spent more than 25 years building something together — and Silly Nice is the fullest expression of that partnership. As a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run brand launched in March 2024, we entered this market with a clear mission: bring the highest quality, most honestly labeled, small-batch cannabis products to New York's adult-use consumers. That mission doesn't change whether you grew up here or you're visiting for a week from Buenos Aires.

New York has always been a city that welcomes the world — a place where people come from every corner of the globe and find something that feels made for them. We feel that way about our cannabis. Whether it's the complexity of our Frosted Hash Ball, the clean power of our Diamond Powder, the convenience of our 2G AIO, or the richness of our Papaya Wine Infused Flower, there is something in our lineup for every kind of adult consumer. We want your visit to New York to include something genuinely special — and we'd be proud if Silly Nice is part of what makes it memorable.

So enjoy the city. Explore our products. Shop legally. Consume responsibly. And when you go back home, carry the memory of a world-class experience in one of the world's greatest cities. We'll be here — in 150+ dispensaries across New York — ready to be part of your next visit, too.