The Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica (The National Theatre of Costa Rica) is located in the central section of San Jose. Construction began on the theatre in 1891, and it opened to the public on October 21, 1897 with a performance of Faust.

Costa Rica (1990) 5 Colones (back) - Ceiling Mural Painting Inside The Teatro Nacional titled "Alegoría del Cafe y Banano" (Allegory of Coffee and Bananas) by Aleardo Villa - a joyful harvest scene