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Dating in Ibarra

Members from Ibarra and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Ibarra

  • Ibarra has about 220,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Ecuador.
  • No town in Imbabura is bigger.
  • It's about 78 km to Quito, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Atuntaqui (11 km), Cotacachi (17 km) and Otavalo (20 km).

A first date in Ibarra

For a first meeting in Ibarra, 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 Ibarra

How far around Ibarra can I search?

Within 50 km of Ibarra there are 7 towns and cities — Otavalo, Cayambe and Atuntaqui among them — with more than 320,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ibarra free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ibarra 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 Ibarra 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 date someone from outside Ibarra?

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

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