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Dating in Santa Marta

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About Santa Marta

  • Santa Marta is among the ten largest cities in Colombia; about 500,000 people live here.
  • It's the largest place in Magdalena Department.
  • It's about 737 km to Bogotá, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Ciénaga (26 km), Puebloviejo (29 km) and El Retén (70 km).

Where to meet in Santa Marta

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Santa Marta. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Marta: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Santa Marta?

Within 50 km of Santa Marta there are 3 towns and cities — Ciénaga and Puebloviejo among them — with more than 620,000 residents in all. 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 Marta?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Santa Marta and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Santa Marta 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. 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 Santa Marta?

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

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