{"id":2145,"date":"2024-12-16T13:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T13:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/securekids\/?page_id=2145"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T09:49:01","slug":"practical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/securekids\/practical-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Venue<\/strong>
Place: Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>:
11. Novembra krastmala 33, Riga<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/a> about the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TRANSPORTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Riga airport to the city centre:<\/strong>
There are two options to get to the city from the airport by either taxi or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bus (Travel Time: Approximately 30\u201340 minutes<\/strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Price<\/strong>: \u20ac1.50. if purchased directly from the driver (\u20ac2.00, card payment only).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bus Route: Take Bus No. 22 from Riga Airport to the city center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stop to Get Off: Disembark at 11. novembra krastmala. This is very close to your destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • How to Find the Bus: Follow the signs to the bus stop outside the arrival\u2019s terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Ticket Options:<\/strong>
    Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machine at the bus stop or Narvesen shops in the airport terminal. You’ll find them by the exit from Arrivals Hall E (1st floor) and in the Check-in Hall (2nd floor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By Taxi (Travel Time<\/strong>: Approximately 15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Price<\/strong>: \u20ac10\u2013\u20ac15 to the hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use regular taxis or ride-hailing apps such as Bolt<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pickup Location<\/strong>: Outside the arrivals terminal in the designated taxi area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tip<\/strong>: Confirm the price with the driver or use the app for transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Other Useful Practical Information<\/strong>
      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Currency and Payments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Latvia uses the Euro (\u20ac).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but keep some cash for public transport or smaller shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Language<\/strong>
        Latvian is the official language, but most locals, especially in Riga, speak at least basic English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Time<\/strong>
        Riga, Latvia, operates on Eastern European Time (EET)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Emergency Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • General Emergency: 112<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Police: 110<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Local Transport Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • R\u012bgas Satiksme<\/strong><\/em>: For public transport schedules and tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Bolt<\/strong><\/em>: For ridesharing and taxi services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Wi-Fi and Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Riga Airport offers free Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Wi-Fi is widely available in cafes, hotels, and public spaces around Riga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Vineta.polatside@cbss.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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