A few facts about Arica
- With about 240,000 people, Arica is one of the ten biggest cities in Chile.
- It's about 1666 km to Santiago, the country's largest city.
Dating by city / Chile / Arica y Parinacota Region / Arica
Meet people in Arica
Members from Arica and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Arica
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Arica. 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 Arica: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Arica?
In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Arica?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Arica 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 Arica real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Arica?
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.