With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Tamarindo, 25 miles away, has to offer. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, Avellana Beach and Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park alone make the drive out worthwhile. Located 40 miles away, Cobano is another popular destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Santa Teresa Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manzanillo Beach.