Maan district, Jordan

Places to visit near Petra

Petra is a town in Maan district, Jordan, home to about 14,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls and 1 caves. The must-see places are Vaux Moise (2 km), Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon (3 km) and The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) (3 km).

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Petra at a glance

Location
Maan district, Jordan
Population
about 14,000
Coordinates
30.3210° N, 35.4789° E
Places within 50 km
111 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Petra

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Forts & heritage near Petra

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Petra. The closest is Vaux Moise (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Petra

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Petra. The closest is Al Khubtha (2 km); the best-known is Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Petra

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Petra. The closest is מפל (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Petra

9 caves within 100 km of Petra. The closest is Indiana Jones Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Petra

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Petra. The closest is Dana Biosphere Reserve (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Petra

4 treks within 100 km of Petra. The closest is Jabal Haroun Trail (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Petra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Petra
  2. 2 km Vaux Moise · heritage site, Maan
  3. 3 km Jabal al Madhbah · viewpoint, Maan
  4. 1 km Roman Soldier Tomb · tomb, Maan
  5. 1 km The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) · heritage site, Maan
  6. 1 km Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon · viewpoint, Maan
  7. 3 km Back to Petra

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How to reach Petra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Petra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76114Vaux Moise (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1997Al Khubtha (2 km)
    Other attractions418Ayn al Sadr (1 km)
    Waterfalls213מפל (39 km)
    Caves19Indiana Jones Cave (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Dana Biosphere Reserve (50 km)
    Treks24Jabal Haroun Trail (7 km)
    Churches22Blue Chapel (4 km)
    Temples22Great Temple (5 km)
    Museums11Petra Museum (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ottoman Ma'an Castle (36 km)
    Parks01Neot Smadar Inn (68 km)

    Petra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Petra?

    Vaux Moise (heritage site, about 2 km), Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon (viewpoint, about 3 km), The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) (heritage site, about 3 km), Jabal al Madhbah (viewpoint, about 4 km), The Theater (attraction, about 4 km), Roman Soldier Tomb (tomb, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Petra?

    111 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest fort to Petra?

    Vaux Moise, about 2 km by road; الوعيرة (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Petra?

    Al Khubtha, about 2 km by road; Shaeb Gais (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Petra?

    מפל, about 39 km by road; מפלי יהושע (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Petra?

    Start in Petra, visit Vaux Moise, then Jabal al Madhbah, then Roman Soldier Tomb, then The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), then Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Petra?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Petra

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Petra’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.