--- title: "Cannabis Social Clubs near San Francisco, Maldonado (2026)" description: "No cannabis social clubs registered in San Francisco, Maldonado yet. Explore nearby locations in Maldonado with membership details and reviews…" canonical: https://cannabivo.com/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco language: en robots: index, follow og_type: website type: geo-location entity: "San Francisco" stats: languages: 18 topics: - "cannabis social clubs" - "cannabis club membership" - "harm reduction" language_alternates: en: https://cannabivo.com/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md cs: https://cannabivo.com/cs/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md de: https://cannabivo.com/de/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md es: https://cannabivo.com/es/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md fr: https://cannabivo.com/fr/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md hu: https://cannabivo.com/hu/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md it: https://cannabivo.com/it/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md nl: https://cannabivo.com/nl/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md pl: https://cannabivo.com/pl/urugwaj/maldonado/san-francisco.md pt: https://cannabivo.com/pt/uruguai/maldonado/san-francisco.md ru: https://cannabivo.com/ru/уругвай/maldonado/san-francisco.md tr: https://cannabivo.com/tr/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco.md zh: https://cannabivo.com/zh/乌拉圭/maldonado/san-francisco.md ja: https://cannabivo.com/ja/ウルグアイ/マルドナド/サン-フランセィスコ.md ar: https://cannabivo.com/ar/أوروغواي/maldonado/san-francisco.md ko: https://cannabivo.com/ko/우루과이/말도나도/산-프란칫초.md pt-br: https://cannabivo.com/pt-br/uruguai/maldonado/san-francisco.md hi: https://cannabivo.com/hi/उरुग्वे/मल्दॊनदॊ/सन्-फ़्रन्चिस्चॊ.md generated: 2026-08-03 --- > **Machine-readable Markdown rendering.** This is a Markdown representation of a web page, > served for AI agents and crawlers as a token-efficient alternative to the full HTML. > Full interactive HTML version: https://cannabivo.com/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco > Canonical URL: https://cannabivo.com/uruguay/maldonado/san-francisco > Available languages: en, cs, de, es, fr, hu, it, nl, pl, pt, ru, tr, zh, ja, ar, ko, pt-br, hi # Cannabis Dispensaries in San Francisco Maldonado, Uruguay. ## Map of Cannabis Social Clubs in San Francisco [ Find Cannabis Social Clubs in San Francisco](/club-search?city=San+Francisco&lat=-34.8854&lng=-55.2694&location_type=municipality&geo_country_code=uy&radius=30 "Find Cannabis Social Clubs") ## About this area San Francisco is located in Maldonado, Uruguay. Location Maldonado, Uruguay Social Clubs 0 clubs · 2 nearby Coordinates 34.89°S, 55.27°W ## Frequently Asked Questions Are there cannabis clubs in San Francisco? Currently no cannabis clubs are listed in San Francisco on Cannabivo. This may mean no clubs have been registered in this area yet, or that nearby clubs serve this municipality. Check the nearby cities section for clubs within travelling distance. Cannabivo is updated regularly as new clubs are verified. ## Discover cannabis membership clubs in San Francisco **[San Francisco](/argentina/cordoba-province/san-francisco "Cannabis Social Clubs near San Francisco, Cordoba Province (2026)")**, located in **Maldonado**, **Uruguay**, is a municipality of roughly **—** residents that does not currently have any registered cannabis membership clubs. The Law 19.172 — State Control and Regulation of Cannabis allows cannabis membership clubs across Uruguay, but San Francisco remains without one for the time being. Fortunately, nearby cities such as [Punta Colorada](/uruguay/maldonado/punta-colorada "Cannabis Social Clubs near Punta Colorada, Maldonado (2026)"), Piriapolis, La Falda, Punta Negra, Playa Grande, [Playa Hermosa](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-hermosa "Cannabis Social Clubs near Playa Hermosa, Maldonado (2026)"), Playa Verde, Penino, Villa Rives, and [Autodromo Nacional](/uruguay/san-jose/autodromo-nacional "Cannabis Social Clubs near Autodromo Nacional, San Jose (2026)") already have operating cannabis membership clubs that welcome new members from surrounding areas. If you live in or are visiting San Francisco, the closest options in Punta Colorada and other nearby towns are well worth considering for legal access to cannabis flower. The minimum age for membership is 18 years, and most clubs charge membership fees around UYU 500–2,000 per month. All clubs operate under Uruguay's Law 19.172, regulated by IRCCA. Uruguayan citizenship or permanent residency required — tourists cannot join The concept behind a cannabis membership club is straightforward: adults pool resources to collectively cultivate cannabis flower under a legal, transparent framework established by the Law 19.172 — State Control and Regulation of Cannabis. In Uruguay, these growing collectives operate as non-profit non-profit civil association (asociación civil sin fines de lucro) entities, registered and audited under the Law 19.172. Key operational rules include a 15 to 45 members per club-member ceiling per club, a minimum membership age of 18, distribution limits of 40 grams per month (no daily cap) per visit and 40 grams per month per month, and a mandatory 150 meters from schools and 1,000 meters between club facilities setback from schools and youth-oriented facilities. Fees of approximately UYU 500–2,000 per month cover the full seed-to-member pipeline, including quality assurance and regulatory paperwork. Clubs are cultivation and distribution points — not consumption lounges — members pick up their cannabis flower and consume them at home in private. Quality testing and product safety are cornerstones of the model, ensuring every member receives verified, uncontaminated cannabis flower. ## Cannabis membership clubs Near San Francisco Residents of San Francisco interested in joining a cannabis membership club have viable alternatives in nearby municipalities. The most accessible option is in **Punta Colorada**, where at least one well-established growing collective is currently accepting new members from across Maldonado. Other operational cannabis membership clubs can be found in Punta Colorada, Piriapolis, La Falda, Punta Negra, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playa Verde, Penino, Villa Rives, and Autodromo Nacional, all within reasonable travelling distance from San Francisco. Before visiting, ensure you meet the basic requirements: you must be at least 18 years old, provide a government-issued photo ID, and show proof of residency in Uruguay. Membership fees of approximately UYU 500–2,000 per month give you access to quality-controlled cannabis flower grown collectively by the club membership. Distribution is capped at 40 grams per month (no daily cap) daily and 40 grams per month monthly under the Law 19.172, and each club maintains records to ensure compliance. ## Social Life in San Francisco Cannabis culture in Uruguay has undergone a significant transformation since the introduction of the Law 19.172 in 2013. The transition from prohibition to regulation has brought cannabis into the mainstream conversation, reshaping public attitudes across the country. Across Maldonado, attitudes have evolved significantly, with more communities embracing the cannabis membership club model as a sensible approach to adult cannabis access. Even in cities like San Francisco where no cannabis membership club exists yet, the conversation around regulated consumption is gaining traction among local residents. The marijuana culture in Uruguay emphasises community, safety, and education over recreational excess — a philosophy embedded in the non-profit cannabis membership club model. The right to autocultivo six plants per household, maximum 480g harvest per year at home adds a personal dimension to the legal framework, empowering individuals beyond club membership. ## Cannabis Clubs near San Francisco [![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### Club Cannábico Green Valhalla Opens tomorrow at 16:00 ≈ 12.3 km from San Francisco Azucar![UY](/icons/countries/uy.svg)](/uruguay/lavalleja/azucar/club-cannabico-green-valhalla "Cannabis Social Club Club Cannábico Green Valhalla in Azucar")[![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ![Club member](/logos/cbi/fallback-man.svg) ### Club Cannábico Vientos Del Este ≈ 13.3 km from San Francisco La Capuera![UY](/icons/countries/uy.svg)](/uruguay/maldonado/la-capuera/club-cannabico-vientos-del-este "Cannabis Social Club Club Cannábico Vientos Del Este in La Capuera") Responsible consumption of cannabis is a cornerstone of the legal framework in Uruguay, and understanding these obligations is important whether you are a club member or a private grower. Regardless of how you obtain your cannabis flower, responsible use is both a legal expectation and a personal commitment that protects you and your community. The Law 19.172 sets clear boundaries: a maximum of 40 grams per month (no daily cap) per day and 40 grams per month per month for club members. These limits exist to promote moderate use, prevent dependency, and support public health objectives. First-time users should begin with small amounts and wait to gauge the full effect before consuming more. Public consumption is prohibited throughout Uruguay, as is use near schools or anywhere within the 150 meters from schools and 1,000 meters between club facilities buffer zone. Driving under the influence is strictly prohibited and carries significant legal penalties including license suspension. Store all cannabis products securely, away from children and pets, in clearly labelled containers. ## Legal Framework The Law 19.172 — State Control and Regulation of Cannabis, passed in 2013, provides the comprehensive legal foundation for all cannabis membership clubs operating in Uruguay. The law covers three main pillars: cannabis membership clubs for collective cultivation and distribution, private autocultivo of six plants per household, maximum 480g harvest per year for personal supply, and strict consumer protections designed to safeguard public health. Clubs operate as registered non-profit civil association (asociación civil sin fines de lucro) entities, limited to 15 to 45 members per club members with fully auditable accounts and mandatory compliance reporting. Members must be at least 18 years old and may receive cannabis flower up to 40 grams per month (no daily cap) per day and 40 grams per month per month, with all dispensing electronically recorded. The law mandates the 150 meters from schools and 1,000 meters between club facilities exclusion zone from schools, prohibits on-site consumption where applicable, and bans all forms of advertising or brand promotion. Violations of these rules can lead to license revocation, substantial fines, and criminal penalties for operators. Individuals may also hold up to seeds supplied through IRCCA-registered sources only for personal growing purposes. ### Cannabis Policy in Maldonado How Maldonado implements cannabis policy depends on both the Law 19.172 at the federal level and local administrative decisions at the municipal level. Federal law provides the baseline: 18 minimum age, 15 to 45 members per club members per cannabis membership club, 40 grams per month (no daily cap) daily cap. Maldonado may impose additional requirements beyond these minimums. In Maldonado, the pace of cannabis membership club establishment has varied significantly, with urban areas typically adopting earlier and more enthusiastically than rural municipalities. The absence of a cannabis membership club in San Francisco is a practical matter — not a legal restriction — and the situation may change as awareness grows among the — residents. Maldonado health authorities oversee product safety, verifying that every cannabis membership club meets stringent quality and labelling requirements before products reach members. The trend across Maldonado points toward broader geographic coverage of cannabis membership clubs, with new applications expected in previously underserved areas. Visiting a cannabis membership club near San Francisco for the first time is a straightforward process if you know what to expect and come prepared. Begin by researching cannabis membership clubs in Punta Colorada and Punta Colorada, Piriapolis, La Falda, Punta Negra, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playa Verde, Penino, Villa Rives, and Autodromo Nacional — look for reviews, opening hours, [registration](/auth/register "Register – Create Your Free Account Now") requirements, and available cannabis flower. Bring the following essentials: a government ID showing you are 18 or older, official proof of your address in Uruguay, and your membership fee of approximately UYU 500–2,000 per month. Most cannabis membership clubs offer a curated range of cannabis flower, each with clear labelling of strain name, potency percentage, and growing origin. Your daily allowance is 40 grams per month (no daily cap) and your monthly limit is 40 grams per month — the cannabis membership club staff will track this for you automatically in their system. Do not hesitate to ask the team for guidance on strains, dosages, onset times, and best practices for safe consumption. Since clubs are cultivation and distribution points — not consumption lounges, ensure you have a safe, private place arranged to consume your purchase. [Punta Colorada 1.9 km](/uruguay/maldonado/punta-colorada "Punta Colorada")[Piriapolis 2.5 km](/uruguay/maldonado/piriapolis "Piriapolis")[La Falda 3.6 km](/uruguay/maldonado/la-falda "La Falda")[Punta Negra 4.8 km](/uruguay/maldonado/punta-negra "Punta Negra")[Playa Grande 5 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-grande "Playa Grande")[Playa Hermosa 6.1 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-hermosa "Playa Hermosa")[Playa Verde 7.7 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-verde "Playa Verde")[Penino 8.6 km](/uruguay/san-jose/penino "Penino") ## Nearby cities - [Punta Colorada 1.9 km](/uruguay/maldonado/punta-colorada "Punta Colorada") - [Piriapolis 2.5 km](/uruguay/maldonado/piriapolis "Piriapolis") - [La Falda 3.6 km](/uruguay/maldonado/la-falda "La Falda") - [Punta Negra 4.8 km](/uruguay/maldonado/punta-negra "Punta Negra") - [Playa Grande 5 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-grande "Playa Grande") - [Playa Hermosa 6.1 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-hermosa "Playa Hermosa") - [Playa Verde 7.7 km](/uruguay/maldonado/playa-verde "Playa Verde") - [Penino 8.6 km](/uruguay/san-jose/penino "Penino") - [Villa Rives 8.6 km](/uruguay/san-jose/villa-rives "Villa Rives") - [Autodromo Nacional 8.6 km](/uruguay/san-jose/autodromo-nacional "Autodromo Nacional")