With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Quepos, 55 miles away, has to offer. Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach and Playa La Macha alone make the drive out worthwhile. Located 55 miles away, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is another popular choice. If you drop by, make sure you check out Cahuita National Park, Punta Uva Beach and Black Beach.