A few facts about São Carlos
- São Carlos has a population of about 270,000.
- It's part of the São Paulo region.
- São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, is about 213 km away.
- Towns nearby: Araraquara (38 km), Pirassununga (48 km) and Leme (55 km).
Dating by city / Brazil / São Paulo region / São Carlos
Meet people in São Carlos, São Paulo
No one from São Carlos has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in São Carlos
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in São Carlos. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in São Carlos: questions and answers
Who can I meet near São Carlos?
Within 50 km of São Carlos there are 13 towns and cities — Araraquara, Pirassununga and Porto Ferreira among them — with more than 730,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in São Carlos?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in São Carlos and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around São Carlos real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside São Carlos?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.