Visiting New York City from Brazil? Here's Where to Find

If you're visiting New York City from Brazil and curious about legally purchasing cannabis, we want to give you a straight answer right from the top: yes, adults 21 and older can legally buy cannabis in New York City at licensed adult-use dispensaries. Your Brazilian passport serves as valid government-issued identification, and you do not need a New York State ID or any special permit to make a purchase. We are Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, NYC — and we want to make sure every visitor who walks into one of our retail partners has the best, most informed experience possible.

New York legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021 under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, known as MRTA. Since then, licensed dispensaries have opened across the five boroughs and throughout New York State. As a brand founded in March 2024 by co-founders Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas — partners for over 25 years — we launched directly into this regulated, legal marketplace and are now proudly available in more than 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries statewide. We built Silly Nice to serve New Yorkers and visitors alike with honest, high-quality cannabis products that reflect who we are and where we come from.

Whether this is your first time exploring legal cannabis or you're an experienced consumer looking for something premium, NYC's licensed dispensary network offers a safe, transparent, and welcoming environment. This guide will walk you through what to expect, what to bring, what to buy, and critically, what to absolutely avoid when it comes to taking cannabis across any border.

Brazil and New York operate under very different frameworks when it comes to cannabis. In Brazil, cannabis remains illegal under federal law for both recreational and commercial use. While the Brazilian Supreme Court made significant headlines in recent years by decriminalizing personal possession of small amounts — meaning individuals may not face criminal prosecution for carrying cannabis for personal use — there is no legal retail or adult-use market. Purchasing, selling, and transporting cannabis in Brazil can still result in serious legal consequences depending on the circumstances and the state.

New York, by contrast, has built one of the most robust regulated cannabis markets in the United States. Adults 21 and older may legally purchase cannabis at licensed dispensaries without a prescription, a medical card, or any special documentation beyond proof of age. The state regulates every step of the supply chain — from cultivation and manufacturing through to retail — which means every product on a licensed dispensary shelf has been tested, labeled, and certified for quality and safety.

This distinction matters deeply to us as founders. Shane and LeVar built Silly Nice with compliance and quality at the center of everything we do. Every Silly Nice product you find in a licensed dispensary has been independently tested and carries full cannabinoid and terpene data on its label. When you buy Silly Nice, you know exactly what you're getting — and that's a standard we're proud to hold.

Your Passport Is All You Need

To purchase cannabis at any licensed New York dispensary, you simply need to present a valid, government-issued photo ID proving you are 21 years of age or older. Your Brazilian passport is completely acceptable as identification. You do not need a New York State driver's license, a U.S. residency document, or any other special paperwork. Bring your passport, and you're ready to shop.

Purchase Limits and Consumption Rules

New York State allows adults to purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate in a single transaction. For most visitors, this is more than sufficient for a trip. Once purchased, cannabis can only be consumed in private spaces where the property owner permits it. This means consumption is NOT allowed in hotel rooms (hotels are private businesses that set their own rules and most prohibit it), on public streets and sidewalks, in parks, in vehicles, or in any public space. Always confirm with your accommodation before consuming and never consume cannabis in a moving or parked vehicle.

We want every visitor's experience to be safe and legal from start to finish. Understanding and respecting New York's consumption rules ensures that you, fellow tourists, and the broader cannabis community are all protected. If you're unsure where you can legally consume, your best bet is to ask your dispensary budtender — they are trained to help guide you through exactly these questions.

We cannot stress this enough — do NOT attempt to bring cannabis across any international border, including back to Brazil. Cannabis remains a federally controlled substance in the United States, which means transporting it through any U.S. airport, across state lines, or internationally is a federal crime regardless of where it was legally purchased. U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces federal law, not state law, at all ports of entry and departure.

Under Brazil's federal drug laws, importing cannabis into the country also carries serious criminal consequences. The combination of U.S. federal export violations and Brazilian import restrictions means that attempting to carry cannabis home — even a small amount purchased legally in New York — could result in arrest, detention, prosecution, and permanent consequences for your travel record and visa status.

Please enjoy Silly Nice and any other legally purchased cannabis entirely during your stay in New York. Any unused product should be disposed of before you head to the airport. This is not a gray area — it is a bright legal line, and we want every visitor to go home safely and without legal complications.

The easiest way to find a licensed dispensary carrying Silly Nice products near you in New York City is through Weedmaps. Visit weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice to see a current, verified list of licensed retail partners carrying our products. Weedmaps is a trusted platform that connects consumers with licensed dispensaries, and every location listed is state-licensed and operating legally within New York's adult-use framework. You can filter by neighborhood, product type, and availability to find exactly what you're looking for.

With Silly Nice now available in more than 150 licensed dispensaries statewide — and a growing number of locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond — you won't have to look far. Our store locator on our website is another great tool to help you identify the nearest retail partner from wherever you're staying in the city.

We created Silly Nice to offer something different — products with verifiable potency, exceptional terpene profiles, and honest pricing. Here is every product in our current lineup, with full specs so you can walk into a dispensary already knowing what you want.

Concentrates and Hash

Our Diamond Powder is one of the most potent products we offer: 1 gram, 86.24% THC, 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. This is pure crystalline THC-A that can be sprinkled over flower or used in a dab rig, and it is designed for experienced consumers who appreciate maximum cannabinoid concentration. Our Frosted Hash Ball is a 1-gram handcrafted hash ball featuring 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and an impressive 5.7% terpene content, priced at $50. It burns slowly, delivers rich flavor, and may help adults unwind in a genuinely full-spectrum way. Finally, our Bubble Hash — 1 gram, 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, 6.2% terpenes, at $44 — is made using an ice-water extraction process that preserves the plant's natural terpene profile beautifully.

Flower and Vapes

Our Infused Flower in the Papaya Wine strain comes in a 3.5-gram jar at $60, featuring 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids. This premium infused flower combines the richness of the Papaya Wine cultivar with additional concentrate for an elevated experience that may help adults relax after a long day of exploring the city. For vape consumers, our 510 Vape in Pink Stardust delivers 1 gram of distillate at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids for just $40 — one of the best values in our lineup. And if you want something that will last the duration of your NYC stay, our 2G All-In-One vape in Alaskan Thunder Fuck features 2 grams, 82.46% THC, and 84.06% total cannabinoids at $80. No separate battery required, no setup — just convenience and serious potency in a sleek, self-contained device.

Every single Silly Nice product is independently lab-tested and the results are printed directly on our packaging. No guessing, no vague marketing language — just real numbers from real testing. We believe consumers deserve to know exactly what they're purchasing, and that commitment to transparency is one of the core values Shane and LeVar built this brand on from day one.

New York City has always been a place where the world shows up. As a brand built by people who know this city deeply — who have lived its culture, contributed to its communities, and built something lasting here — we take it seriously when visitors from places like Brazil walk into a dispensary for the first time in a legal market. We want that experience to be excellent. We want the products to deliver exactly what they promise. And we want you to leave New York with great memories, not legal problems.

Shane and LeVar founded Silly Nice as a family-run brand rooted in authenticity, quality, and community. After 25 years as partners and over a year since our March 2024 launch, we have built something we are genuinely proud of — and we're growing every day. From our Brooklyn home base to dispensary shelves across New York State, Silly Nice is here to represent a new standard for what cannabis can be when it's made by people who care.

To all of our visitors from Brazil: bem-vindos a Nova York. Explore the city, experience the culture, and if cannabis is part of your adventure, do it safely, legally, and with intention. We'll be on the shelf waiting for you. Look for the Silly Nice label — you'll know it when you see it.