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.
Margarita
Margarita
Connect with Margarita to explore Oranjestad, Aruba together
Oranjestad, Aruba
let me show you around
Javier
Javier
Connect with Javier to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Javier to know about the hidden gems of Bogotá
Connect with Javier to explore Bogotá together
Bogotá
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Bogotá! I'm a local who loves hiking, running, and exploring...
Claudia
Claudia
Connect with Claudia to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Claudia to know about the hidden gems of Havana, Cuba
Connect with Claudia to explore Havana, Cuba together
Havana, Cuba
Show the city and meet up
Austin
Austin
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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...
Candelaria
Candelaria
Connect with Candelaria to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Candelaria's home
Connect with Candelaria to know about the hidden gems of Panama City
Connect with Candelaria to explore Panama City together
Connect and lend Candelaria's vehicle or get a ride
Panama City
I would like to show the traveler the old city and the new one. Will love for the traveler to exp...
Frank
Frank
Connect with Frank to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Frank to know about the hidden gems of Alajuela Province, Grecia, Costa Rica
Connect with Frank to explore Alajuela Province, Grecia, Costa Rica together
Alajuela Province, Gre...
We could meet for lunch at a soda (local small restaurant) explore the coffee farms, or just chec...
byble
byble
Connect and stay in byble's home
Connect with byble to know about the hidden gems of Orange Bay
Orange Bay
go camping and hiking adventures
Ferney
Ferney
Connect with Ferney to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ferney's home
Connect with Ferney to know about the hidden gems of Medellín
Connect with Ferney to explore Medellín together
Connect and lend Ferney's vehicle or get a ride
Medellín
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 I'm a local from Medellín, and I'd love to show you the best spots ...
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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.