La Paz may seem quiet and still at first glance. Though take another look, and you'll find this 70-acre eco-park buzzing with activity. For nature-seekers, the more than 2 miles of hiking trails ...

Officials also said that humanitarian aid had been sent to Achocalla, in La Paz province, where a 35-year-old woman and her two children were buried in a mudslide that engulfed their home.

The park also houses a butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden, serpentarium, and a rescue center for various Costa Rican animals. It’s an ideal destination for families and nature lovers alike.