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Singles in Palenque

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

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About Palenque

  • Palenque has a population of about 9,100.
  • It lies in Los Ríos.
  • Quito, the largest city in Ecuador, is about 192 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Babahoyo, about 48 km away.
  • Close by: Vinces (13 km), Balzar (18 km) and San Juan (25 km).

Where to meet in Palenque

From Palenque it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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 Palenque

How far around Palenque can I search?

Within 50 km of Palenque there are 10 towns and cities — Babahoyo, El Empalme and Balzar among them — with more than 280,000 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 Palenque free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Palenque 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 Palenque real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. 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 Palenque?

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

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