Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Since 1897, this elegant theater has been a source of pride.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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4.5
3,589 reviews
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221
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28
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13
Monica M
San Antonio, TX23 contributions
Jan. 2023
Cool place to see but not essential sightseeing. My favorite part of the building is the Alma Cafe just inside & open to the public.
Written January 25, 2023
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David G
4 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Family
Went to the opera, Madam Butterfly, at the theater many years ago. The building is really nice, an historic landmark that is alive today.
Written January 21, 2023
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,540 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Couples
Uor 10 am tour in English was run by a man and woman who were both actors in the theater. The audience seating area can be converted into a ballroom by removing the seats and elevating the floor. All around great tour.
Written January 7, 2023
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IlyaNJ
Marlboro, NJ914 contributions
Dec. 2022
A veritable architectural highlight in a city that is not too rich on them. Definitely step inside the marble foyer. You can also have drinks and desserts at the onsite cafe even if you do not come to see a performance.
Written January 6, 2023
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Jordan
Columbus, OH98 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
My husband and I went on the English language version of the tour. Very interesting history of a beautiful building. Great if you love architecture or are just looking to pass the time.
Written January 4, 2023
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Robert C
11 contributions
Dec. 2022
Definitely recommend the guided tour! It is quite unique. :) (I didn't look into seeing shows at the theatre since that didn't work with our schedule.)
Written January 1, 2023
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chattygirl7491
Franklin Ohio10,167 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
We stayed the night in town before heading to the Airport the next morning after staying for 9 glorious days at tulamar resort.
That night we stayed at the best hotel in town across the street from this theater. The hotel staff recommended we come here to check it out. We didnt know you had to have tickets and they were sold out but the outside and lobby were worth a look. Very lovely.
That night we stayed at the best hotel in town across the street from this theater. The hotel staff recommended we come here to check it out. We didnt know you had to have tickets and they were sold out but the outside and lobby were worth a look. Very lovely.
Written December 15, 2022
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Esther G
London, UK68 contributions
Nov. 2022
The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Santa Ana where I was staying booked me on the tour. It was excellent and the tour guide Max is a great story teller and made it interesting. I did the tour of the volcano, waterfall and coffee plantation. We also saw a mini zoo and were given breakfast and lunch. It was a great experience!
Written November 16, 2022
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hallalicia27
19 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
I love the artwork, gold leaf design, paintings and designs. The place is a work of art. I love to see how the theater seatings can be transformed into a ballroom
Written October 5, 2022
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Go296773
2 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
Great Marble Carving and architecture from France and Spain incorporated into the making of this fine building where the aristocrats gathered back in the earlier century. Now everyone can enjoy the building today since inly the wealthy could afford to attend events at this one of a kind back in the day.
Written September 24, 2022
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MarysolMontes
Puerto Rico17 contributions
Saludos. Agradezco información sobre cartelera y visitas al Teatro del 15 al 18 agosto 2020, somos 2 adultos. Gracias
Road562577
San Jose Metro, Costa Rica6 contributions
Hola buenas tardes el teatro nacional por el momento se encuentra cerrado debido a la pandemia y no hay fecha de apertura, al mismo tiempo te aclaro que está oficialmente dedicado a actos oficiales y polÃticos no se exhiben obras teatrales es simplemente un tour por uno de los teatros más lindos del mundo y es un tour de un par de horas
Gostaria de ter informações técnicas e ou fotos dos bastidores do teatro. Maquinário e setor técnico de iluminacao e cenografia.
montrealais2016
Montreal, Canada9 contributions
what is scheduled in the theater for February 20 2019
Maureen C
Staffordshire142 contributions
I did try and answer this question, but it looks like it didn't register. The best place to get the performance schdule would have been directly from the Theatre web site anyway.
Apologies for the delay.
¿tienen alguna funcion del 9 al 14 de enero?
Graciela D
San Jose, Costa Rica45 contributions
No creo, esas fechas son de vacaciones de casi todos los entes culturales. SÃ puede tomar el tour del teatro que es muy interesante.
What performances, if any, are scheduled for February 12to 22, 2019?
Anbrugo
Gaithersburg, MD384 contributions
Agree with all of the above. We had only a short visit to the facility - unfortunately did not get to see a perdormance
bmorton2016
Fort Worth, TX
Will there be any performances on Dec 10/11 or the 27th at the theater?
Nicoyaforever
94 contributions
According to the theater's event calendar in the website, the only performances for the month of December are on December 2nd. Keep checking the website, for they may get more performances later. Hope this helps and have a great trip to CR!
kurtab
OCEAN SPRINGS6 contributions
Hi, kurt. What would you like to know about this attraction?
mromero28
North Providence, RI63 contributions
This theater is the most treasured building for Costa Rica. It's lobby is beautiful. I recommend you either take a guided tour for $10.00 usd or if have the opportunity, enjoy a play/performance .
Their cafeteria is very nice and quite affordable, I suggest you enjoy one of their coffee beverages . It's architecture itself is just worth to visit .
kaydee5562
13 contributions
How long are shows typically?
Henry M
San Jose, Costa Rica14 contributions
shows are about 2 hrs long. Visiting the theater may take 1 hour.
Adelina D
2 contributions
Del 1 al 4 de agosto tienen alguna obra y de ser asà cual es el costo? Gracias
Betito22
Heredia, Costa Rica24 contributions
En estos momentos el Teatro Nacional, solo tiene en cartelera para el mes de agosto dos conciertos con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional los dÃas 18 y 20. Para los demás dÃas todavÃa no tienen programación.
TEATRO NACIONAL COSTA RICA (San Jose) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
- Teatro Nacional Costa Rica is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- We recommend booking Teatro Nacional Costa Rica tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 21 Teatro Nacional Costa Rica tours on Tripadvisor
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- Hotels near Teatro Nacional Costa Rica:
- (0.06 km) Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
- (0.20 km) Hotel Presidente
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- (0.16 km) Hotel Cultura Plaza
- Restaurants near Teatro Nacional Costa Rica:
- (0.01 km) Alma de Cafe
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