About
Latvia is a Northern European country on the Baltic Sea coast with a population of about 1.87 million. It is a member of the EU, NATO, and the Schengen Area.
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Cities and Resorts
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed80 Mbps
4G CoverageExcellent
SIM from LMT, Tele2 or Bitė costs €5-15 for 10-30GB. Very affordable. EU roaming included.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F (Schuko). Voltage 230V. Standard European system. US/UK travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: Lux Express, Ecolines, regional buses
Booking: 1188.lv, luxexpress.eu
Popular Routes
Riga-Liepāja3h
€15-20
Riga-Ventspils3h30min
€15-20
Riga-Daugavpils3h30min
€15-20
Latvia—buses and trains good! Riga to Daugavpils: bus 3h30min (€15-20) or train 3h (€10-15). Riga trams excellent (€1.50 for 90 min). Monthly pass €30—very cheap! Riga-Jūrmala beach train 30min (€2-3). No domestic flights—country small. Rail Baltica to Tallinn/Vilnius from 2025. Lux Express modern buses. Three cities with trams. EU country—good infrastructure.
Local Cuisine
Beetroot soup (borscht)
grey peas with ham
fish
Tipping
Local term: Dzeramnauda
Restaurants
5-10% for good serviceTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter1-2 EUR per bag
Housekeeping1-2 EUR per day
Concierge5 EUR for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)5-10 EUR per person
Driver (per day)2-5 EUR per person
Tipping in Latvia is appreciated but not required. 5-10% for good service.