This is the massive National Monument commemorating the war of 1856. The statue depicts
the people of Central America defeating the US adventurer William Walker. Walker
wanted to rule several Central American countries and invaded Costa Rica from
Nicaragua.
A closeup of the National Monument Central American figures.
One of the trees in the Parque Nacional.
The front of the National Theater. Built with money raised from coffee taxes, it is a
beautiful building.
Inside the National Theater
The salon for intermission in the National Theater.
One of the murals on the ceiling. The frescoes depict dawn, day, and dusk.
This is looking from the salon toward the theater.
