San José

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

Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
MuseumMuseo Nacional de Costa Rica
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Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
ParkParque Metropolitano La Sabana
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Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
TheatreTeatro Nacional de Costa Rica
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Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
StadiumEstadio Nacional de Costa Rica
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Try a Lineup in San José

Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.

How a Lineup works in San José

Round 1

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.

Round 2

Dealbreakers

The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.

Round 3

The flip

Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.

Final

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

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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.

You want to find love? Go pop some balloons.

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