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Meet people in Santiago

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Santiago? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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A few facts about Santiago

  • Santiago has a population of about 37,000.
  • It lies in Nuevo León.
  • Mexico City, the largest city in Mexico, is about 675 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Ciudad Benito Juárez, about 25 km away.
  • Close by: Ciudad de Allende (21 km), Monte Kristal (22 km) and Cadereyta Jiménez (24 km).

Where to meet in Santiago

Santiago 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, Ciudad de Allende 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 Santiago: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Santiago?

Within 50 km of Santiago there are 17 towns and cities — Monterrey, Guadalupe and Ciudad Apodaca among them — with more than 4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Santiago?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Santiago and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Santiago real people?

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 Santiago?

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

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