With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Nosara, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Nosara Beach, Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and Safari Surf School. Nicoya is another popular destination. It’s 25 miles away and offers tons of intriguing things to see and do. Nicoya Colonial Church, La Casa de la Cultura and Barra Honda National Park are just the start.