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A few facts about San Rafael Abajo

  • San Rafael Abajo has about 27,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Costa Rica.
  • It's part of the San José region.
  • San José, the largest city in Costa Rica, is about 25 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Santiago (3 km), Colón (11 km) and Tejar (12 km).

A first date in San Rafael Abajo

San Rafael Abajo is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Santiago is close by.

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 Rafael Abajo: questions and answers

Who can I meet near San Rafael Abajo?

Within 50 km of San Rafael Abajo there are 32 towns and cities — San José, Alajuela and Paraíso among them — with more than 830,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in San Rafael Abajo?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in San Rafael Abajo and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around San Rafael Abajo real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Rafael Abajo?

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

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