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Dating in Pereira

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Pereira at a glance

  • Pereira has about 470,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Colombia.
  • It's the largest place in Risaralda Department.
  • It's about 180 km to Bogotá, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Dosquebradas (4 km), Santa Rosa de Cabal (10 km) and Chinchiná (21 km).

Where to meet in Pereira

For a first meeting in Pereira, 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 Pereira

Who can I meet near Pereira?

More than 2 million people live within 50 km of Pereira, in 28 towns and cities including Manizales, Armenia and Dosquebradas. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Pereira?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Pereira or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Pereira 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 Pereira?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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