Gauja National Park was Latvia’s first national park, located in the 60-mile long ancient Gauja River Valley, which was carved out of the earth by receding Ice-Age glaciers. The National Park is home to a wide diversity of animal and plant species, and people come from all over the country to enjoy getting back to nature. You can hike or mountain bike along several trails – maps and other info can be obtained at the Visitor’s Centers at Sigulda, along the Ligatne Nature Trails and at Zvarte Rock. You can also go kayaking or rafting along the river, and the park offers guided tours and nature walks.

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