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About Mercedes

  • Mercedes has a population of about 17,000.
  • It lies in Texas.
  • It's about 1697 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Harlingen, about 14 miles away.
  • Close by: Progreso (5 miles), Weslaco (5 miles) and La Feria (6 miles).

First-date ideas for Mercedes

From Mercedes 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 Mercedes

How far around Mercedes can I search?

Within 30 miles of Mercedes there are 30 towns and cities — Reynosa, McAllen and Ciudad Río Bravo among them — with more than 1.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Mercedes free on YADate?

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

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

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