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Singles in Portoviejo

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A few facts about Portoviejo

  • With about 320,000 people, Portoviejo is one of the ten biggest cities in Ecuador.
  • No town in Manabí is bigger.
  • Quito, the largest city in Ecuador, is about 233 km away.
  • Close by: Rocafuerte (15 km), Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga (19 km) and Montecristi (23 km).

Where to meet in Portoviejo

For a first meeting in Portoviejo, 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 Portoviejo

Who can I meet near Portoviejo?

More than 710,000 people live within 50 km of Portoviejo, in 10 towns and cities including Manta, Jipijapa and Montecristi. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Portoviejo?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Portoviejo or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Portoviejo real people?

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. 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 Portoviejo?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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