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About Puntarenas

  • With about 36,000 people, Puntarenas is one of the ten biggest cities in Costa Rica.
  • Puntarenas is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • San José, the largest city in Costa Rica, is about 83 km away.
  • Close by: Chacarita (7 km), Esparza (19 km) and Desamparados (36 km).

A first date in Puntarenas

Puntarenas is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Chacarita is close by.

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 Puntarenas

How far around Puntarenas can I search?

More than 110,000 people live within 50 km of Puntarenas, in 7 towns and cities including Chacarita, Esparza and Desamparados. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Puntarenas free on YADate?

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

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

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