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Meet people in Cartagena

Members from Cartagena and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Cartagena at a glance

  • With about 910,000 people, Cartagena is one of the ten biggest cities in Colombia.
  • No town in the Bolívar region is bigger.
  • It's about 662 km to Bogotá, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Turbaco (12 km), Santa Rosa (14 km) and Arjona (23 km).

Where to meet in Cartagena

For a first meeting in Cartagena, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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.

Questions about dating in Cartagena

How far around Cartagena can I search?

More than 1.2 million people live within 50 km of Cartagena, in 14 towns and cities including Turbaco, Arjona and San Pablo. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Cartagena free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Cartagena or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Cartagena real?

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. 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 Cartagena?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Colombia or abroad.

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