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Singles in Santa Catalina

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A few facts about Santa Catalina

  • About 14,000 people live in Santa Catalina.
  • It lies in the Bolívar region.
  • Bogotá, the largest city in Colombia, is about 680 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Cartagena is about 32 km away.
  • Close by: Luruaco (15 km), Santa Rosa (20 km) and Repelón (22 km).

A first date in Santa Catalina

Everyone in Santa Catalina knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

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 Santa Catalina: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Santa Catalina?

More than 1.4 million people live within 50 km of Santa Catalina, in 21 towns and cities including Cartagena, Sabanalarga and Baranoa. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Santa Catalina?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina real people?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in Santa Catalina?

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

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