Hotel Caribe By Faranda is located in the Bocagrande neighborhood in Cartagena de Indias, considered the tourist center of the city for its beaches and entertainment venues. This colonial-style property was the first hotel in the city. Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) away. This hotel in Cartagena has 363 guest rooms designed with wooden furniture and large windows, and distributed in three towers. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, bath amenities, private bathroom with tub and shower, in-room safe, wireless internet access, minibar, alarm clock radio, and TV. Hotel Caribe By Faranda features a children´s pool and a semi-Olympic outdoor pool where you can take diving courses. The hotel offers wedding planning service and conference facilities to accommodate up to 280 guests. The property has several restaurants, including an oceanfront one that serves typical specialties from Cartagena. Some entertainment options available at the hotel include tennis, miniature golf, and a mini-zoo. *** By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***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.