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Latvia Tourism

Latvia Trip is a wonderful lifetime travel experience. Latvia is a superb travel destination in Baltic region. Latvia has numerous beaches, hundreds of buildings of old famous art, bundle of urban and rural attractions, lots of natural beauty and old castle ruins and more to offer to the visitors. Latvia is a small country with lot of vibrancy. You can travel entire country by trains or buses. Some of the major attractions in Latvia are Riga, Jurmala, Gauja National Park, Cesis Castle, Sigulda, Jelgava, Dugavpils, Ventspils, Rundale Palace and museum, Kemeri National Park, Kuldiga and more.
 
Riga Tourism

Riga is the largest metropolis city in Baltic region. Riga is the most visited city in Latvia. Riga is a perfect blend of old and new. It has over 800 Nouveau art buildings and the old town of Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These buildings say many stories. Riga offers you splendid river views and it is also the coolest place for youngsters because Riga has the best WiFi connection in Europe and thrilling nightlife. Riga has fairytale castles, and miles of sandy beaches. Some of the popular attractions of Riga are Riga Town hall square, old town, St. Peter Church, Riga Motor Museum, Riga zoo, Taka spa, Riga’s central market and more.

Different Types of Tourism in Latvia

1. Historical Tourism in Latvia

Latvia was invaded by several neighboring countries and they left a huge influence on the history of Latvia. More than 800 great architecture style Nouveau art buildings are still there in capital city Riga. Cobbled stone lanes, old churches and houses are worth exploring in Latvia. Some of the famous historical places in Latvia are Old Riga, Rundale Palace, Cesis Castle, and Livonian order castle, Museum of the occupation of Latvia, St. Peter’s church and more.

2. Culture Tourism in Latvia

Latvia being invaded by several foreign nations, the culture also has huge footprint of those who ruled here for a significant period of time. Also because Latvia is at the crossroad of east and west, the culture evolved with influences from both sides cultures. One can still see the culture of old time intact here in music, song and dance. You can visit cultural sites in Latvia such as Art Museum Riga Bourse, Riga Art Nouveau Museum, Latvian Ethnographic open air museum and more.

3. Sea & Nature Tourism in Latvia

Latvia boasts of long sandy beaches along Baltic, over 12000 rivers and pristine nature in the wood and forest. Latvia is a great place for green tourism as there is sheer volume of wild nature in the country. Latvia is a must visit place for all nature lovers. You can simply walk in the woods, enjoy bird-watching, soak the sun on beaches and do more. Some super popular sites include Gauja National Park, Dzintari Forest Park, Pilsetas Kanals, Kemri National Park and more.

4. Sport & Adventure in Latvia

There are various recreational activities options in Latvia. You can enjoy swimming in Livu Aqua Park in Jurmala. You can enjoy windsurfing in Riga on the spacious coast of Baltic Sea, enjoy Kite boarding at Liepaja Beach, and sailing in the Gulf of Riga. Don’t forget to cover the small country Latvia by bicycle as you can enjoy entire country the way you want to. There are multiple winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding enticing visitors.

5. Honeymoon Tourism in Latvia

Latvia is a perfect destination for romantic breaks. Good hotels, restaurants and bars are in plenty in capital city Riga where couples can stay and spend good romantic time. They are all quite affordable as well making Latvia quite attractive for honeymooners in Europe. There are several places for young romantic couples to spend time such as House of Blackheads, beautiful old town of Riga, unspoiled Gauja National Park, Castle of Singular and more.

6. MICE Tourism in Latvia

Capital city Riga is truly an international place not just in Latvia but in entire Europe. Located at the north east of Europe, Riga is the largest city of all 3 Baltic region’s country’s capitals. Riga is easily accessible and quite close to Riga International Airport. Other cities Jurmala, Sigulda and Liepaja are also good for business meetings and conferences because they have great infrastructure, well within reach from Riga International Airport, easy transfers and all cities have unique appeal to the visitors including business travelers.

7. Health & Wellness Tourism in Latvia

For a long time Latvia has been a famous as a SPA and medical tourism destination. Latvia is rich in a way as the country has plenty of natural resources and healing mineral water sources. All these have been in use to make popular medicine for centuries drawing the attention of foreigners as well. Latvia was established as a popular health tourism destination by the end of the 18th century. Even today people enjoy relaxing at various seaside spas in Latvia.

8. Culinary Tourism in Latvia

Foodies can be delighted to know that Latvian cuisine is delicious, natural and well presented. Riga, the capital city has both traditional and contemporary cuisines served in all restaurants. All those who want to taste local specialty must taste Rye Bread, Beetroot Soup, Smoked fish, Kvass and Mushrooms in the restaurants. You will also get English menus in most of the restaurants in Latvia. Latvian restaurants are sit-down affairs, and cafes offer are multiple facilities such as coffee, a faster meal or drinks in the evening. You can hit one of the restaurants in Riga like Vicents, Restorans 3, COD Robata gril bar, Indian Raja, Wok N Kurry, Parotta and more.

9. Nightlife Tourism in Latvia

Riga has numerous bars and clubs where you can drink till late at affordable rates. You can party at one of several venues in old town of Riga. Entry is free in most of the bars and all above 18 years of age are allowed to consume alcohols. You can enjoy your evening in one of the many restaurants, wine bars, pubs and discos in Riga. Some famous ones are La Rocca, Coyote fly, First Dacha, Club Studio 69, Klub Depo and more.
 
10. Winter Tourism in Latvia

Latvia is not a land of mountains and winters are not too cold. Snowfall between December and March can be observed here. Riga gets snowy winter and you can enjoy trees covered in snow, frozen lakes, and frozen Gulf of Riga. Artificial snow is sprayed in winters which make the winter activities such as skiing and snow-boarding quite an attraction here.