- Javier Vazquez
Sharing our expat experiences in Riga was very helpful. Particularly when it comes to setting up your own business here.
InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Riga
Hello to all Americans in Riga! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Riga? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Riga which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st￭ turkey?
There’s no doubt about it: Riga has more to offer than you might think. The Latvian capital is a seaport city known for its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for the art nouveau buildings, its busy seaport which is one of the largest in the Baltics, and much more! With the network of buses, trams, and trolleybuses, navigating your way around the city from one place to the next is simple. This also means that if you don’t want to live among the hustle and bustle of the center, you can enjoy a quieter life in one of the less central neighborhoods, such as Teika or Āgenskalns, which are less than a 20-minute ride away from Riga’s center.
Although Riga has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Riga, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Meet other Americans in Riga
Connect at Our Events in Riga
Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Riga. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Riga. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Riga.
Want to meet other Americans at our events?
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Find People Who Share Your Passions
Situated on the mouth of the Daugava river and Latvia’s biggest city by far, Riga can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Riga? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Riga’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the Latvian capital has to offer, from Mežaparks, a pleasant park area on the outskirts of Riga, full of large, gorgeous residential houses to the House of Blackheads, a former guild hall and now the town museum in Riga’s central square, and much more.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations
- Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Riga and connect with others.
- Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Riga.
- Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Riga and across the globe.
InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Riga Community today!
Meet Fellow Americans in Riga at Our Events
Our community in Riga is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Riga’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore Latvia's dense pine woodlands, interspersed by over 3,000 small lakes. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Latvia nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Riga!
- Javier Vazquez
Sharing our expat experiences in Riga was very helpful. Particularly when it comes to setting up your own business here.
- Michelle Guillemont
The idea to conect expats worldwide is not only great, it really works. I met several French-speaking women within the first weeks.
