With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Puntarenas, 17 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with Puntarenas Beach, Victoria Park and Mata de Limón. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Jaco, 20 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Jaco Beach. (But we’d also highly recommend Herradura Beach and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park.)