If you’re looking for a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Situated 16 miles away, La Fortuna is worth the drive. Tabacon Hot Springs, Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall alone justify the drive out here. The locals will also probably point you toward Puntarenas, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Puntarenas Beach. (But we’d also recommend Victoria Park and Mata de Limón.)