Places you should not miss in Jordan

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Jordan it is a fascinating country. A different place from the moment you set foot in its capital, Amman, as chaotic as it is friendly with the traveler, and that enchants you every day a little more, floating in the Dead Sea or discovering one of the most spectacular human creations in history: Petra. In the following lines I will write down some of the places you should not miss in this country, one of the most visited in the Middle East.

Before going on to talk about countless attractions of this country, I will stop to talk about an issue that is important to clarify. It is a safe country, if you have doubts. The fact that it borders countries that are currently experiencing difficult warfare does not make this country any more dangerous. I was there last September and the situation in the country is calm, as it has been for a long time.

Amman, the capital

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Haman is the capital of Jordan and with more than two million inhabitants, it is one of the country's tourism references. Typical Arab city with square-cut buildings stacked over the central area of ​​the city, it is exotic and very alive in the eyes of the traveler. There you can lose yourself in its streets and shops, let yourself be carried away by the smell and the bustle of their markets, enter the oldest house in the city or contemplate its mosques.

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But when it comes to sightseeing in Amman, the most essential thing is its citadel. Among the remains of this place, which dates back to 7.000 years ago, you can see the Umayyad Mosque, the Byzantine church and the Temple of Hercules, which is one of its icons. In addition, there you can also see objects of the time in the Archaeological Museum of Jordan, whose entrance is included in the price of the visit.

The Dead Sea, where life does not exist

El Dead Sea it is so called because in it the existence of all animal life is impossible. But not only for this reason is it one of the world's sexiest odditiesBut because by being at the lowest point of the earth and the great concentration of salt it has, one can float in its waters. Thus, travelers have fun while enjoying the sea, which is always a great plan to spend a few days.

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To add more charm to this place, we must highlight the amount of healing properties attributed to it to the Dead Sea since the existence of Cleopatra herself. Thus, many travelers also go there to treat their psoriasis, rheumatism or a condition of stress, in general.

Wadi Mujib, natural beauty

In general, Jordan is a country of arid landscapes, where you can enjoy its own places with a dry climate. Among one of those attractions is wadi mujib, a large gorge between large rock walls that empties into the Dead Sea.

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These characteristics make this place ideal for doing adventure activities such as canyoning. In this, the traveler will be able to slide down large stones, crawl after the water current and see a landscape of great proportions and a beauty that is difficult to forget.

Petra, Jordan's great attraction

For the next place that you must not get lost in Jordan, I don't think I need to insist. PetraAn ancient city of the Nabatean people, it is one of the best preserved and most interesting archaeological sites in the world. Also recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, this tourist attraction will surely leave you open-mouthed. For your visit, reserve at least a whole day, put on comfortable clothes and open your eyes wide.

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The entrance to what was the city is through the Siq gorge, a place with also impressive rock walls and a characteristic orange color. The first important stop will be the Treasury, the Petra's most recognized icon and that it served in the past as a royal tomb. Death will be very present in the visit to this destination, since most of the monuments that are visited are mausoleums, as well as churches, other temples or a theater. After eight hours of almost uninterrupted walking, Petra is a difficult place to forget.

Wadi Rum, the Jordanian desert

Finally, you should not miss the opportunity to get closer to Wadi Rum, the country's desert. This vast expanse of land, mostly made of stone but also sand, was popular in the past because Lawrence of Arabia conducted operations there during the days of the Arab Rebellion. There are different routes in 4 × 4 and in addition to the landscape, you can stop at a place where the Bedouins invite you to tea and there are also restaurants nearby, where you can eat typical food of the area and cooked in the local way, which sometimes involves cooking the dishes underground.

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Watch the day fall, marvel at the ocher-tinged landscape and sleep in a tent they will be the complements to make this visit another one of the essentials of a trip to Jordan.


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