Portete offers adventures galore, but don't limit yourself to just the one place. Organize a set of wheels and take to the road to discover what else awaits in the surrounding area. Here are a few ideas:

• San José is around 70 miles from Portete. Well-known attractions like National Museum of Costa Rica should be high on your list here.
• Your next pit stop? Make it Puntarenas, which is around 120 miles away. Puntarenas Pier is one local hot spot you won't want to miss.
• Head to Flamingo Beach to rediscover nature. Pack a picnic to enjoy or just sit and unwind. From Portete, it's around 190 miles away.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Costa Rica, then you might need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be able to rent a car. It's also important to note that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your current license your passport and other forms of documentation as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or over in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before sliding behind the wheel. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or go off-roading with your rental car.