College dating in San José
Swiping in San José between lectures gets old. A Lineup is a game: six faces in six balloons, a pin on your finger, and three rounds to find the one that stays.
San José is the capital of Costa Rica, home to about 335,000 people.
A few date ideas in San José

Try a Lineup in San José
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in San José
First impression
Six people near San José, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Why it works for students and young singles in San José
It’s a game
Press the pin into a balloon to pop it. Leaving one floating is the like.
Near campus
Your Lineup is built from people close to where you are.
Done between classes
Rounds are timed. A full Lineup takes a few minutes.
Dating in San José at a glance
- Population
- 335,000
- Area
- San José
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Lineups run on
- Central Standard Time
- Closest place
- San Juan · 3 km
Universities in San José
Ways to date in San José
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Questions about college dating in San José
Can students use Pop or Keep in San José?
Yes, if you’re 18 or older. Your Lineup is made of people near you, so in San José that often means people around campus.
Is it free for students?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free.
Is Pop or Keep available in San José?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in Costa Rica, including San José and the rest of San José. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
Is Pop or Keep free in San José?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.