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A few facts about El Cerrito

  • El Cerrito has a population of about 38,000.
  • It's part of Valle del Cauca Department.
  • Bogotá, the largest city in Colombia, is about 268 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Palmira, about 17 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Guadalajara de Buga (24 km), Pradera (31 km) and Candelaria (31 km).

Where to meet in El Cerrito

In a town like El Cerrito, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 El Cerrito

How far around El Cerrito can I search?

Within 50 km of El Cerrito there are 16 towns and cities — Cali, Palmira and Tuluá among them — with more than 3.3 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in El Cerrito free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in El Cerrito and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near El Cerrito real?

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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside El Cerrito?

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

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