Dial 1188 in Latvia and the State Tourism Development Agency will provide support in emergencies, answer travel questions and trouble-shoot travelers’ issues, in English, 24 hours a day. In addition, the website (click on “EN”) has maps, information on services, a calendar of events, online ticket sales and discount coupons for attractions such as the Riga Zoo.
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