Latvia: Blogger’s 4-Day Insights

Here is all the information you need for a great time in this Baltic country with my Latvia: blogger’s 4-day insights. You visit Latvia for it’s rich history, vibrant culture, and towns that are best explored barefoot, you heard that right, BAREFOOT!

As a Latina travel blogger who has been there, done that and sent herself the souvenir postcard, you’d think that the little country of Latvia or the Baltics would not catch my attention. Then I heard about a 2900m long nature walk that is done barefoot in the Ķemeri National Park in Latvia – and I was sold. I started planning my Baltics trip, knowing my visit was all around this infamous Barefoot Trail and my friend quickly caught on that this Barefoot Trail was a must during my visit. Spoiler: The trail was FANTASTIC, and so was the rest of Latvia.

Within this guide, we will travel through Latvia with a 4-day itinerary that I used to travel through Latvia.

Make the most of your time in Latvia on foot as I show you how easy it is to navigate in the country.

Latvia: blogger’s 4-day insights Table Of Contents: 

The full Latina’s Handbook To Exploring The Baltics

Plan Your Latvia Blogger’s 4-Day Visit

Flight	Stay	Do	Drive
Skyscanner	Agoda	GetYourGuide	Rentalcars.com

Latvia Travel Tips

Money Accepted:	Credit cards are accepted in most places with many ATMs available if you do need cash.
Safety In Latvia:	If this Latina and her female traveling companion were able to walk around freely on a lively Saturday night without a problem in the world, I know that you can too.
Friendly To Tourists/Latinas:	We were told by other backpackers in Lithuania that Latvian locals were more unfriendly but this was far from the truth. We found that Lithuanians were very friendly and helpful. From the woman who helped us purchase our train tickets when the ticket agent could not speak English. Or how the Valguma Pasaule Hotel helped us orchestrate our visit to the Barefoot Trail and even had a worker from the hotel pick us up from the train station as bus’ were not available. To the family who were so excited to hear an American and Italian were visiting their country and didn’t bat an eye when their child wanted us to swing him as we walked along the river.
Length Of Stay:	To explore Latvia, I would recommend 3 – 4 days depending on how much you want to explore.
Additional Tips:	No shoes inside hostel Less English spoken People are friendly despite rumors by other travelers

Ways To Get Around Latvia

Fly	Check out cheap flights to Latvia using Skyscanner – your most trustworthy travel companion.
Train	I visited the central train station for trains that operate nationally throughout Latvia.
Bus	There are many local bus’ in Riga that operate around the city and to other cities, such as Sigulda. These can easily be paid via card or cash and grabbed from the central bus station or around the city.
Omio	Omio operates in the Baltic’s with many routes and bus’ available throughout the day to other countries in Europe. Find your bus journey.
Car Rental	Depending on the number in your group and what else you plan to see, renting a car may be a cheaper option. Book your car rental.

Latvia 4-Day Itinerary

Day-1: Riga

Day-2: Riga

Day-3: Barefoot Trail Valguma Lake/Ķemeri National Park – Day Trip

Day-4: Sigulda – Day Trip

Day-5: Departure

Latvia Must Visit Cities

Riga

As a solo Latina traveler exploring the Baltics with my companion, Riga, Latvia, captivated us in just three days. We immersed ourselves in the charming Old Town, vibrant food scene, and iconic landmarks like the Riga Cathedral. Our packed itinerary included savoring local cuisine, enjoying candy-colored buildings, and connecting with fellow backpackers at a cozy hostel. Here’s how we made the most of our short stay in this Baltic beauty!

Check out the full destination guide for Riga in Best of Riga In 3 Days: Eat, Play, Enjoy

More Useful Riga Information

• If you want to combine sights and bites, consider booking this Riga: Culture and Food Tasting Tour
• See a full list of ATTRACTIONS IN RIGA from GetYourGuide.
• Check rates and book the Tree House Hostel

Ķemeri National Park – Barefoot Trail

Must Do Activity – Barefoot Trail

As I admitted in my intro, I planned a full trip to the Balitcs to experience Valguma World’s Barefoot trail – a 2300m nature trail that is done barefoot and located in the Ķemeri National Park in Latvia.

Read how a tourist can also experience this local and one-of-a-kind forest experience in my full guide below.

Read Walk Latvia’s Therapeutic Barefoot Trail

More Useful Kemeri National Park Information

• Explore Kemeri National Park’s nature with these recommended KEMERI NATIONAL PARK TOURS.
• Check rates and book VALGUMA PASAULE for your visit to Ķemeri National Park in Latvia.

Sigulda

Getting To Sigulda From Riga

Sigulda, under an hour from Riga, earns the nickname “Riga’s day trip gem” for its sweeping landscapes like forests and medieval castles that are top attractions. This Baltic charm is quickly and easily reachable from Riga by transportation or tour.

See SIGULDA: RIGA’S DAY TRIP GEM

More Useful Sigulda Information

• Book your CAR RENTAL and do the quick 1 hour drive on your own time.
• See a full list of ATTRACTIONS IN SIGULDA from GetYourGuide.

Latvia Food Guide

Hers is a bonus to my Latvia: Blogger’s 4-Day Insights article with an post dedicated to my Latvia Latina Foodie Guide. Explore traditional Latvian cuisine from my eats in the country. This article includes the top dishes and drinks to enjoy while visiting here.

Read the full article: Latvia Latina Foodie Guide

Latvia Attraction Google Map & Guide

This handy Latvia Google map, lists the full location of restaurants, attractions, etc. from my Latvia, including further tips with blogger & local insights in the notes section. Be sure to add this list to your Google Maps.

Want to discover where else you can visit in Europe?

See my Travel Guides Section for tips and recommendations for other bordering cities in the Baltics.