With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Tamarindo, 25 miles away, has to offer. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ought to be toward the top of your list here. Avellana Beach and Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park are awesome attractions too. The locals are also likely to point you toward Nicoya, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Nicoya Colonial Church. (But we’re also big fans of La Casa de la Cultura and Barra Honda National Park.)