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Dating in San Mateo

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A few facts about San Mateo

  • San Mateo has a population of about 5,500.
  • It's part of the Quetzaltenango region.
  • It's about 118 km to Guatemala City, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Ostuncalco, about 4 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Quetzaltenango (7 km), Cantel (15 km) and San Francisco El Alto (19 km).

A first date in San Mateo

In a small place like San Mateo, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Ostuncalco, for example — keeps it easy 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 San Mateo: questions and answers

How far around San Mateo can I search?

Within 50 km of San Mateo there are 53 towns and cities — Quetzaltenango, Coatepeque and Totonicapán among them — with more than 1.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in San Mateo free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo?

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

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