Latvia What to Pack

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General

by hopang

A rucksack or a light travelling bag for you to walk around in Latvia. The rucksack or bag will become handy when you do your minor shopping especially for mineral water, postcards and small souvenirs. Summer in Latvia can be quite warm. Therefore light clothing may be necessary. Nevertheless bring along a light jacket as the evening and night can be quite cold. It is absolutely necessary to bring along thick winter jackets if you visit Latvia during the cold winter months. Remember to bring along your medicines if you are on medication. Other medical supplies that may become necessary are painkillers such as Aspirin, plasters for minor cuts, small scissors, nail-creeper etc. Remember not to place any sharp objects in your cabin luggage, otherwise they may be confiscated at the airport even before you begin your travel. God bless you if you forget to bring along your digital camera,...

trip to Latvia

by vairab

5-day trip to LatviaRiga - the Capital of Latvia (the Old City: Tree brothers, Swedish Gate, Churches, Dome Square, Church of St. Peter, the Central part of Riga, Monument of Liberty) Excursion by coach to Gauja National Park:Sigulda town, Ancient Valley of Gauja river, Turaida Castle (XIII c.), Gutmana caveExcursion to the Latvian Ethnographic Museum Excursion to Rundale palace-museum (XVIII c.) arch. F.B.Rastrelli, Jelgava palace (XVIII c.), History of Kurzeme dukedom Bauska castle Jurmala - the biggest spa in Latvia (Riga Gulf, sand beaches, Wooden architecture) Ordering tickets to theatres, concerts (Dome Cathedral, Opera);- Art exhibitions, museums;- Swimming pools;- Tennis courts;- Horse-riding;- Yacht trips in the Riga Bay;- Excursions around Latvia, to Lithuania, Estonia;- Water Attraction Park

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Money

by DanielF

The Latvian currency is the Lat (plural Lati). Pay attention because the rate of the Euro is significantly lower than the lat, so you tend to think things are cheaper than they really are (well, at least that happened to me, but I have not a very mathematical mind). You do not need to carry any cash with you, for you can withdraw money from any ATM machine which are all around Riga.When going to countries with a different currency you realise how practical it is to be able to travel all around the Euro-zone without worrying about such mundane things!

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Climate in Latvia

by Leipzig

Latvia is located between the maritime and the continental climate. Winters are long and cold while summers are warm. Heaviest precipitation occurs during summer and autumn. Average annual precipitation is around 650mm and average temperature ranges are from -1°C (30 °F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July.

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It may be freeeeeezing cold!

by zaffaran

Remember that Latvia- and especially it's coastal part may have quite cold climate with high winds. Pack at least a few warm clothes.

Packing List

by Arta

no need for stuck of everyday life stuff. You can buy everything here - also toothbrush and tampons. :) Take Aspirin and Taylenol from home. You gona need a receipt to buy it in Latvia.

Top 3 Hotels in Latvia

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