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✨ We have some wonderful news to share! The Latvian Way of St. James is now featured on the Camino Ninja platform — making it easier for pilgrims from around the world to discover our beautiful route and add Latvia to their Camino adventures! 🌿 Imagine walking through peaceful forests, charming towns, historic cities and…

It was a true honour for us to be part of this significant occasion, which brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, the military and other institutions, highlighting the close cooperation, friendly relations and mutual respect between Latvia and Spain. The celebration took place in a formal yet warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering an opportunity…

Why do people go on pilgrimages, and why do so many choose the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, in particular? Is it an attempt to heal the wounds of the soul or to challenge oneself physically? Or perhaps, for some, it is a journey of spiritual searching and, who knows, even…

On Saturday, 25 July 2026, the Latvian St. James Way Association, in cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Skaistkalne, invites you to join the celebration of St. James Day.  You will have a unique opportunity to meet passionate pilgrims, Camino de Santiago enthusiasts, and members of…

As previously announced, the Latvian St. James Way Association has created an official certificate as proof of completing the Camino Latvia route from Estonia to Lithuania. Information on how to receive it is available in the FAQ section of our website. Now, we are pleased to announce that anyone who has completed the Camino Latvia…

As we prepare for the 2026 season, the waymarking of the Latvian St. James Way has been reviewed and improved. Pilgrim accommodations have been surveyed, and the information about them has been updated. Some changes have also been introduced to the Camino Latvia route itself. Stage 2 – Turna to Strenči Due to road improvement…