The tour starts downtown in front of The Teatro Nacional (National Theater). Completed in 1894, construction of the theater was paid for with a special tax from each bag of coffee sold by coffee barons.
The lobby features Italian pink marble and 22- karat gold trim, marble steps, tropical woods and crystal chandeliars. The grand hall seats over 1,000 and the floor can be raised to the level of the stage, creating a ballroom
There is an excellent tour of the Theater available Tuesdays - Sundays. The Viennese-style café is a nice spot to have lunch, afternoon tea, or coffee and dessert
