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Meet people in Medellín

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Medellín at a glance

  • Medellín is one of the three largest cities in Colombia, with about 2 million inhabitants.
  • No town in Antioquia is bigger.
  • Bogotá, the largest city in Colombia, is about 245 km away.
  • Close by: Caldas (19 km), Retiro (22 km) and Rionegro (24 km).

Where to meet in Medellín

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

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 Medellín

How far around Medellín can I search?

More than 2.7 million people live within 50 km of Medellín, in 28 towns and cities including Rionegro, Caldas and Marinilla. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Medellín free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Medellín 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 Medellín 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. 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 Medellín?

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

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