Amber is of high quality and a good buy. Other purchases include folk art, wicker work and earthenware.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0900/1000-1800/1900, Sat 0900/1000-1600/1700. Some smaller shops may close for an hour or two between 1200 and 1500 for lunch. Food shops open 0800/0900-2000/2100. Some shops are open 24 hours.
Currency Information:CurrencyLatvian Lat (LVL; symbol Ls) = 100 santims. Notes are in denominations of Ls500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Ls2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5,
2 and 1 santims.
Currency ExchangeBureaux de change are found all over main towns, including inside shops, hotels, post offices and train stations. These tend to close at 1900. The most convenient currencies to exchange are the Euro and the US Dollar.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and Visa are accepted by most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available in towns and cities.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1700. Some banks are open Sat 0900-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | Ls1.04 |
| $1.00= | Ls0.52 |
| €1.00= | Ls0.70 |
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