How GAFFL Works

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Find Locals

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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
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Connect with Austin to know about the hidden gems of Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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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...
Danilo
Danilo
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Connect with Danilo to know about the hidden gems of Quito
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Quito
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Quito! 🌄 I'm stoked to show you around my city and share all...
Sebastian
Sebastian
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Connect with Sebastian to explore Baños de Agua Santa together
Baños de Agua Santa
Planning trip Cuba- Mexico 2019
Amrit
Amrit
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Connect with Amrit to know about the hidden gems of St Andrew, Jamaica
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St Andrew, Jamaica
Happy to show you around Kingston
Akinola
Akinola
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Connect with Akinola to know about the hidden gems of Volcán, Panama
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Volcán, Panama
I'll like to inform you about my favorite places in Panama.
Manuel
Manuel
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Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica
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Heredia, San Antonio d...
Heredia is special because it's the "City of Flowers" – calm, green, with a real local feel, univ...
Oscar
Oscar
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Connect with Oscar to know about the hidden gems of Tegucigalpa
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Tegucigalpa
Hey there, fellow traveler! 👋 If you're flying into Tegucigalpa, I've got your back. Let's grab a...
lina
lina
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Bogotá
The best spots for traditional food, traditional markets, viewpoints, hikes, and more!
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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.