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    Finding other expats to share experiences in San José with, helped me a lot. Thanks to InterNations.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in San José

Hello to all Americans in San José! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in San José? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in San José which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although San José has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in San José, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Connect at Our Events in San José

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in San José. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in San José. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in San José.

Hello my InterNations Friends! Let’s celebrate the end of this Wonderful 2024 at the elegant Wyndham Garden Hotel - San José, Escazú🥂 🤝🏽🍾 Our December gathering will be in the Lobby at this moder
Hello team, This time we are meeting up for our Official Monthly Event in a place located in Tibás. This amazing place is called Pizza Hub and has wide parking space and great food and ambiance. I a
Let’s meet in La Sabana to celebrate Halloween and meet new people! And, of course, feel free to bring your Halloween costume... 🎃 😉 Join us next October 24th in our InterNations San José event at
A memorable Blue Night 🥂 Hello all my InterNations Friends: Get ready for an unforgettable evening! We are thrilled to invite you to the "Blue Night", an official event filled with fun, laughter,

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

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    From United States of America, living in San José
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    From United States of America, living in San José
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    From United States of America, living in San José
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    From United States of America, living in San José
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    From United States of America, living in San José

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in San José and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in San José.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in San José and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our San José Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in San José at Our Events

Our community in San José is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San José’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the country's many unique conservation areas. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Costa Rica nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in San José!