Food and a vibrant nightlife are just a few of the reasons why millions of people travel to Cartagena each year.

In a city that is sunny year-round, you will find that people of Cartagena are just as warm as the weather.  

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During your visit, you may be surprised to find that music and dancing can be found everywhere in Cartagena. Salsa is the official dance of Colombia and what better way to immerse yourself in its artistic culture than taking a Salsa class?

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Another thing you don’t want to leave without experiencing is a visit to Mercado de Bazurto. Here is where you will find the real Cartagena. The food market sells everything from fresh fruit to cooked turtle even though it is discouraged by authorities yet considered a traditional meal in many indigenous communities.

Here’s how to book a flight to Cartagena for as low as $207 round-trip:

From Orlando:

Flights from Orlando are the cheapest on Spirit Airlines, according to Google Flights. Use June 6 through June 11 as your travel dates to book a flight for $207 round-trip.

From Chicago:

COPA Airlines is offering flights $310 cheaper than normal in July from Chicago, according to Google Flights.   

Use dates July 8 through July 15 to purchase a roundtrip ticket for $292 on Copa Airlines.  Keep in mind that there is a long layover in Panama City, which means you essentially get two trips for the price of one.

From New York:

The cheapest flight to Cartagena from New York requires travel in June when booking through Google Flights. Spirit Airlines has a flight for $327 roundtrip on June 3 through June 8 from La Guardia Airport.

From Los Angeles:

Spirit Airlines has flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena for early September that are $200 cheaper than average prices, according to Google Flights. Use Sept. 5 through Sept. 10 as your travel dates to purchase a ticket for $413 round-trip.