Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Latvia

A Country with 12,000 Rivers & 3,000 Small Lakes

By Monalisha Mallick Last updated Oct 11, 2018

Still not so popular among tourists, Latvia is a small but lively country that has unspoiled countryside, white sanded secluded beaches and an unpretentious charm that would stun you.

Brief Before We Go on Virtual Latvia Tour

Latvia is a part of the Baltic nations. The neighbors are equally beautiful Estonia and Lithuania.

Language: Latvian & English
Currency: Euro
Main Airport: Riga International Airport

Top Cities

Daugavpils
Jekabpils
Jelgava
Jurmala
Liepaja
Rezekne
Riga (Capital City)
Valmiera
Ventspils

Interesting Things You Should Know about Latvia – Europe’s Well-Kept Secret

Riga, their capital city is known as Paris of North. Almost one-third of the population stays in the capital city.
330 miles of sandy beaches would ensure you get sun and shine. Not to forget around 54 per cent of Latvia is forest, making it one of Europe’s greenest countries.
They have a friendly rivalry with Estonia.
Most top female models come from Latvia.
The country has one of the world’s oldest flag.
Jacob W. Davis, a Lativian was the inventor of Jeans.
Prison is an attraction here and you can sign up to stay there. The former military prison in the town of Karosta is a hostel and you can opt for a “full prisoner experience” package. Just to let you know, the package includes uniformed officers, prison style less luxurious living, verbal abuse and organised physical exercise.

Top 10 Attractions of Latvia

Riga – the Capital City
Gauja National Park
Jurmala
Kuldiga
Rundale Palace and Museum
Turaida Museum Reserve
Cesis
Liepaja
Latgale
Ventspils

How to get there?

Latvia is easily accessible by flights, cruise, ad buses from most of Europe. Riga International Airport is the largest airport and is connected by flights from Europe and Asia directly.

The airport is approx. 13 kms from the city centre. Private cars and public buses ply on the route and are quite affordable.

Where to stay and what to eat?

Riga is filled with top class hotels from major popular hotel chains. Choose your stay from 5 star to budget accommodation. If you wish to experience like a local, stay, pick and book a hotel from country side out of Riga.

Our Top Hotel Pick for your Latvia Stay

Dome Hotel & Spa
Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Hotel Roma
Grand Palace Hotel

Mushrooms, fish, strawberries, cherries, and honey are Latvia’s best kept gourmet secrets. Indulge in some and we are sure you would just repeat your trip just for the food.

Bon appetite!