How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in san-jose-e4b5fbff-419f-48f5-8e21-656be3fdc512.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Austin
Austin
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Austin to know about the hidden gems of Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Connect with Austin to explore Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia together
Connect with Austin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Austin's home
Cali, Valle del Cauca,...
born raised and schooled in NYC. was lucky to get out of it and into the wilderness a ton - was a...
Rod
Rod
Connect with Rod to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rod's home
Connect with Rod to know about the hidden gems of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Connect with Rod to explore Merida, Yucatan, Mexico together
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
I've lived in Mérida all my life, so you can ask me anything.
Clark
Clark
Connect and stay in Clark's home
Connect with Clark to know about the hidden gems of Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Connect with Clark to explore Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia together
Connect and lend Clark's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Clark's travel and outdoor equipment
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
explore the town and have fun
Gabriel
Gabriel
Connect with Gabriel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Gabriel's home
Connect with Gabriel to know about the hidden gems of San Salvador
Connect with Gabriel to explore San Salvador together
Connect and lend Gabriel's vehicle or get a ride
San Salvador
We can go to drink or eat something or I can take you to a trip here in a tourist guide too and ...
Marlon
Marlon
Connect with Marlon to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Marlon to know about the hidden gems of San José Province, Moravia, Costa Rica
Connect with Marlon to explore San José Province, Moravia, Costa Rica together
San José Province, Mor...
Up for a cup of coffee, a beer, an artistic event while you are in town. Always glad to meet peop...
Manuel
Manuel
Connect with Manuel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica
Connect with Manuel to explore Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica together
Heredia, San Antonio d...
Heredia is special because it's the "City of Flowers" – calm, green, with a real local feel, univ...
Bill
Bill
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Bill to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Bill's home
Connect with Bill to know about the hidden gems of Granada Nicaragua
Connect with Bill to explore Granada Nicaragua together
Connect and lend Bill's vehicle or get a ride
Granada Nicaragua
Having a home and living in Granada for 16 years i am very familiar with all the sights and best ...
Angela
Angela
Connect with Angela to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Angela to know about the hidden gems of Cundinamarca, Colombia 250001
Connect with Angela to explore Cundinamarca, Colombia 250001 together
Cundinamarca, Colombia...
Visit top sights places, enjoy local food, nature and Colombian views. I enjoy tu be a tourist in...
As Seen In
What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in San José

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in San José. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in San José. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore San José together.