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Meet people in San José, Alajuela Province

Members from San José and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about San José

  • With about 31,000 people, San José is one of the ten biggest cities in Costa Rica.
  • It lies in the Alajuela Province.
  • It's about 161 km to San José, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Liberia (48 km), Tilarán (57 km) and Cañas (58 km).

Where to meet in San José

Daytime dates suit a town like San José: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in San José: questions and answers

Who can I meet near San José?

More than 90,000 people live within 50 km of San José, in 3 towns and cities including Liberia and San Carlos. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in San José?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in San José or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around San José real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside San José?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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