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A few facts about Loja

  • Loja is among the ten largest cities in Ecuador; about 270,000 people live here.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 425 km to Quito, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Catamayo (17 km), Zamora (29 km) and Catacocha (50 km).

A first date in Loja

Choose somewhere central in Loja that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

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 Loja: questions and answers

How far around Loja can I search?

More than 310,000 people live within 50 km of Loja, in 4 towns and cities including Catamayo, Zamora and Catacocha. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Loja free on YADate?

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

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

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