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Dating in Malacatán

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

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Malacatán at a glance

  • Malacatán has about 93,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Guatemala.
  • No town in the San Marcos region is bigger.
  • It's about 169 km to Guatemala City, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: San Marcos (29 km), Coatepeque (31 km) and San Pedro Sacatepéquez (32 km).

Where to meet in Malacatán

Malacatán is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, San Marcos is close by.

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 Malacatán: questions and answers

How far around Malacatán can I search?

More than 1 million people live within 50 km of Malacatán, in 32 towns and cities including Tapachula, Coatepeque and Comitancillo. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Malacatán free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Malacatán 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 Malacatán 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 date someone from outside Malacatán?

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

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