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About Río Grande

  • Río Grande is home to about 20,000 people, among the 50 largest places in the Dominican Republic.
  • It lies in the Puerto Plata region.
  • It's about 162 km to Santo Domingo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Puerto Plata, about 16 km away.
  • Close by: Villa González (14 km), Villa Bisonó (16 km) and Monte Llano (19 km).

Where to meet in Río Grande

Daytime dates suit a town like Río Grande: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Río Grande: questions and answers

How far around Río Grande can I search?

Within 50 km of Río Grande there are 19 towns and cities — Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and Moca among them — with more than 1.6 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Río Grande free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Río Grande and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Río Grande 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. 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 Río Grande?

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

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