Visit Petra
The highlight of our trip to Jordan was our day in Petra. We hiked between the cliff faces and ended up at an ancient rose city carved into the stones.
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Download a copy of the map of the Petra Archaeological Park that you receive when purchasing a ticket, showing distances and locations. This is a scan of my copy, and I am happy to share it with you for planning purposes.
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Download a copy of the map of the Petra Archaeological Park that you receive when purchasing a ticket, showing distances and locations. This is a scan of my copy, and I am happy to share it with you for planning purposes.
This is a free download; as soon as you check out, the file download should be available to you without creating an account. Contact me if you have any trouble, and I will walk you through it.
Plan on spending two days; one day was not enough to jam everything in, particularly if you are interested in photography or hiking. Also, the shifting light throughout the day made for very different morning and afternoon conditions. So, I was shooting into the sun by the time I got to the panoramic vistas near the Monastery. Next time and I truly want there to be a next time; I will take a golf cart, then a donkey to get to the Monastery as quickly as possible and get the good light, then walk back toward the entrance.
There is a 2.5-mile, winding road into the city’s gates, with landmarks and, of course, vendors to see on the way. It’s an easy walk. From there, you can continue for 1.6 miles uphill to the Monastery. Other hiking trails branch off from the main road, and this is a copy of the map of Petra that you receive at the visitor center.
Some of Petra is accessible by golf cart if you have mobility issues. You get a round-trip ride to the city gates for a small fee. There are also animals: horses, donkeys, horses, and camels. Everything is negotiable; even after closing the deal, the handler will work you for a tip.
It’s a long walking day; I logged 10 miles. You will need water and some good shoes, particularly if you want to hike on the cliffs. However, food and water are available, so you don’t need to bring a lot.
The highlight of our trip to Jordan was our day in Petra. We hiked between the cliff faces and ended up at an ancient rose city carved into the stones.
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