Apartamentos Velas al Mar - Cerca al Mar by SOHO is located in the tourist area of El Rodadero, in Santa Marta. The property includes a pool, sauna, a steam room, a parking area, and 24-hour surveillance. Apartments are fitted with a sitting area, air conditioning, WiFi, cable TV, an equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with shower. The apartment is located near shopping areas, banks, restaurants, and supermarkets; 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from El Rodadero Beach; and 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from Tayrona Natural National Park. Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) is 16 kilometers (10 mi) away. ***The Mayor's Office of Santa Marta, in its Decree 257 of November 11, 2021, in its article Requirement of the Vaccination card decrees that the territorial entities must add to the current biosafety protocols, the mandatory requirement to present the COVID-19 vaccination card or digital certificate of vaccination available at: mivacuna.sispro.gov.co, in which it is evident, at least the beginning of the vaccination scheme. Therefore, as of December 1, 2021, the presentation of the vaccination card will be required to enter the public places of the city, including the facilities of the building where this accommodation is located. ***Mandatory cleaning and check-in fees determined by the hotel must be paid directly at check-in. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***Instructions to access the apartment will be provided on your itinerary once your reservation has been confirmed. ***Based on local tax laws, only tourists with a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, or PIP-10; or a valid Temporary VISA TP-7, TP-11, or TP-12, are exempted from VAT on accommodation. ***Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.