Although you can pay $5 to go on a tour of the theatre, we did not have time for this so just stopped for a coffee in the lovely cafe in the theatre. I think the cafe is virtually unchanged since the theatre opened, and is very grand, with painted ceilings and old photos on all the walls. You also... more

This place isn't any theater to boast about. In fact, there really isn't much inside at all. It is probably the best place for a cup of coffee in the entire country. If you're looking for a peaceful afternoon, sit right outside the theater where you can people watch at the busy plaza. more

San Jose boasts a world class symphony orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional de Costa Rica, performing in the small but splendid Teatro Nacional. The intimate and ornate opera house was built in 1897 in response to a famous prima donna who refused to perform if a proper music hall wasn't built. The Orquesta does not advertise much. The best way to... more