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 explore all that San Juan del Sur, 20 miles away, has to offer. San Juan del Sur Beach, Maderas Beach and El Remanso Beach alone make the drive out worth it. Located 35 miles away, Granada is another place to aim for. If you stop by, be sure to check out Granada Cathedral, Mi Museo Granada Collection and Chapel of Maria Auxiliadora.