Día de San Juan

📣 Notas para viajeros

Latvia is a Baltic state featuring attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Riga's Old Town. Other destinations include the natural coast near Liepāja, extensive forests and nature reserves, and historical sites like Kuldīga (Europe's widest waterfall) and Cēsis (medieval castle ruins).

• New Year's Eve (Dec 31 – Jan 1) combines family gatherings with public street events.
• Easter (Lieldienas) takes place annually in April with traditional town center activities.
• The Summer Solstice (Vasaras saulgrieži) is a major event, frequently featuring festivities in locations such as Sigulda.
• Respect personal space; greetings are typically reserved for people you know. Avoid discussing sensitive personal topics (salary, politics, religion, private life) unless well acquainted. Do not litter. Simple gestures of courtesy include holding doors open or allowing others to board public transport first. The swastika is a non-Nazi pagan ornament representing luck in traditional folk crafts. Be cautious when discussing sensitive historical or political topics, particularly those related to the Soviet period or the legal status of ethnic Russians.