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Your travel guide to Latvia

The republic of Latvia is a state located in Baltic region in northern Europe. It shares land borders with Estonia and Lithuania in the north and south respectively. Latvia is one of the least populated nations in the European Union as it has approximately 2.1 million inhabitants. Latvia’s capital is the city of Riga. The capital city is a world heritage site.

Why go to Latvia  

Latvia has beautiful sceneries that anyone can enjoy. Nature lovers can explore the beautiful forests that occupy half of Latvia where one can find numerous nature trails as well as nature parks to explore. If you love white sandy beaches, Latvia has them in plenty. The well preserved sea coast that stretches over 500kms is simply spectacular.

What do I require to enter Latvia?

The travel restrictions to Latvia vary from state to state. As a member of the Schengen Agreement, it means that there are no visa requirements for visitors from other member states of the agreement. However, it is always advisable to check with your Latvian embassy to be sure. Most states will require either an identification card or a passport to be granted access to Latvia.

How do I travel to Latvia?   

The most ideal transportation mode to Latvia is air travel. The Riga international airport is the main entry point for international travelers. This airport serves daily flights to various parts of Europe, Middle East as well as North America. However, Latvia is also accessible by train, car, boat and bus from the neighboring countries.

Where do I stay while in Latvia?

There are very few 5 star hotels in Latvia. It is, therefore, advisable to make early reservations if you prefer staying in five star hotels. Apart from five star hotels, there are plenty of comfortable and affordable stay-at places in Latvia. You can get a suitable place to stay in the capital and outside the capital. There are plenty of hostels, camping sites, country houses and even guest houses you cans choose from.

What mode of transportation is available in Latvia?

Plane transportation

There is plane transportation to various parts of Latvia. This has been made possible by the availability of smaller airports across Latvia.

Bus transportation

Latvia boasts an extensive bus network. One can get the bus ticket on the bus or at the station. The problem with the bus transport is the fact that at times it gets really messy and crowded. Over the weekends, it is recommended that you get your ticket in advance.

Train transportation

There is a train service that offers transportation to various parts of Latvia. These trains run on a schedule.  Normally, there are a few trains offering service and there are times with no train service. These trains are really crowded during summer.

Car hire transportation

So far, car hire has been found to be the most ideal transportation means in Latvia. When you rent a car in Latvia, you get to avoid the inconveniences and discomfort that come with the other transportation means. In Latvia, you will get local and international car hire agencies. It is even possible to get cheap car hire services. You will come across numerous car hire dealers in the capital, and you can even rent a car from the airport upon arrival.

Gas stations are open all day, every day in Latvia so you should not worry about running out of gas. A car rental is the most ideal way of exploring as much of Latvia as possible.

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