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Places to see in Latvia, from Riga to Gauja Valley, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Latvia
RigaArt nouveau streets
Gauja ValleyCastles and forestsPhoto: Siim Sepp · CC BY-SA 2.5
Best time to go to Latvia
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Latvia
What surprised you most about Latvia?
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Best time of year to go to Latvia?
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One place in Latvia you’d never skip?
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