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 stuffed 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.

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Emanuele Casabona

Emanuele Casabona

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

Victoria Arrington

Victoria Arrington

When I first heard about InterNations, I thought: This is exactly what I was searching for. What a great site.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in San Jose

19,019
members in San Jose
5+
American members
19
monthly events
10
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

InterNations San José Event @ Restaurant Soberanos Escazú
Let’s meet in Escazu to celebrate our last InterNations San José Official Event of the year 2025! Join us next Wednesday, the 17th, at Restaurante Soberanos in Escazú from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Come and meet new people, make new connections, and, most importantly, have an excellent time in this re
Let’s meet in Escazu to celebrate our last InterNations San José Official Event of the year 2025! Join us next Wednesday, the 17th, at Restaurante Soberanos in Escazú from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Come and meet new people, make new connections, and, most importantly, have an excellent time in this re
InterNations San José Magical Cocktail Night at La Crêperie CR
Step into a beautiful and special venue for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious drinks, freshly made crepes, and an atmosphere full of charm🌜🍷 Reconnect with old friends🖐🏽, make new ones ➕, and enjoy a night designed to surprise and delight. Convenient amenities include an on-site e
Step into a beautiful and special venue for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious drinks, freshly made crepes, and an atmosphere full of charm🌜🍷 Reconnect with old friends🖐🏽, make new ones ➕, and enjoy a night designed to surprise and delight. Convenient amenities include an on-site e
InterNations San José Fun Night: Santo Pecado La Sábana
If you’ve not attended an InterNations social recently, this is the one! We will be at Santo Pecado Restaurant La Sábana, on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel across from the National Stadium. This venue was the most attended InterNations event in 2024 and for good reason. Among the most popular
If you’ve not attended an InterNations social recently, this is the one! We will be at Santo Pecado Restaurant La Sábana, on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel across from the National Stadium. This venue was the most attended InterNations event in 2024 and for good reason. Among the most popular
InterNations San José 18th Anniversary Event: Night of Colors
Step into a night where the glasses sparkle, the colors shine, and every conversation glows! 🤩🍹 Join us for an evening of bold flavors, vibrant drinks, tapas made to tempt, shimmering and elegant ambiance, and unforgettable company 🍽🍻🥂 Pick your power color, wear it loud, and come vibe with u
Step into a night where the glasses sparkle, the colors shine, and every conversation glows! 🤩🍹 Join us for an evening of bold flavors, vibrant drinks, tapas made to tempt, shimmering and elegant ambiance, and unforgettable company 🍽🍻🥂 Pick your power color, wear it loud, and come vibe with u

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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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!

San José Community Group
San José Community Group

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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!

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