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After marking the municipality of Cēsis with bird cages indicating the directions of the Camino route, we can announce that marking of St. James Way in Latvia has been completed for 562 km. You can follow this path based on signs, road descriptions, and GPX/KML records. Buen Camino!

To walk a St, James Way, a pilgrim’s passport is required in which the owners of accommodation press their seals for the stay and register each pilgrim. A pilgrim’s passport can be obtained in 1) St. Jame’s Cathedral – 9 Jekaba Street, Rīga ( open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or LELB office –…

In 2023 Camino Latvia’s team celebrated St. James Day for the fifth time. Church service in the Catholic Church Dobele, the blessing of Camino’s marks and seal`s house, appointments and talks.  

1) Valka – Turna, 100% appropriate. 2) Turna – Strenči. Possible till Jerceni. From Jerceni to Seda, a slightly more complicated but beautiful way through the Seda swamp. Trails – mostly appropriate for riding, some places can have to push a bike. From Seda, it`s all right again to the Strenci. If you use alternative…

The discovery of the third Camino Latvia Christmas tree, this time near the Strenči Ev Lutheric Church, has happened! In a friendly regiment, the spruce quickly got a colored ornament. Then, in the warmth of the church and of the local people hearts, the pleasure of a concert of students and educators at the Strenči…

In 2022, five places have been established on the path of Camino Latvia, in which each traveller himself can put a stamp in his pilgrim’s passport. At the Vangaži Ev. Lutheran Church, at the Garkalne Ev. Lutheran Church, at the Carnikava Ev. Lutheran Church, at the Bērze Ev. Lutheran Church and at the Stelpe parish…