It was really hard to decide what to put in the spot on this Jordan bucket list, especially as my personal desire to visit Jordan was spurred by a desire to float in the Dead Sea and visit the film locations of Wadi Rum. However, as I thought about it, the answer was obvious: visiting Petra is by far one of the most popular things to do in Jordan, so it has to be on this list!

Petra, also called the “Rose City” (for the rock’s pinkish hue) or “Lost City” (though local Bedouin groups always knew where it was) is among Jordan’s top attractions.