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Wednesday, 24 February 2005 - Spent the final day of the trip in San José exploring the city's highlights including the massive National Monument commemorating the 1856 war against William Walker, views of Parque Nacional, and a tour of the beautiful National Theater with its frescoes and elegant interior before wrapping up the Costa Rica adventure and heading home.

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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.
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A closeup of the National Monument Central American figures.
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One of the trees in the Parque Nacional.
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The front of the National Theater. Built with money raised from coffee taxes, it is a beautiful building.
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Inside the National Theater
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The salon for intermission in the National Theater.
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One of the murals on the ceiling. The frescoes depict dawn, day, and dusk.
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This is looking from the salon toward the theater.
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Another fresco.
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