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Wadi Mujib Canyon

Wadi Mujib, nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Jordan, is a vast river canyon draining into the Dead Sea. Its slot sections demand real canyoning, wading and swimming through emerald pools between towering cliffs. The Siq Tr…

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Dana Biosphere Reserve

Dana Biosphere Reserve spreads across at least four eco-zones and is home to hundreds of plant and animal species. Its dramatic mountain rim and the stone village of Dana are ideal for hiking, birdwatching and slow cult…

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Azraq Wetlands Reserve

In the eastern desert, the Azraq Wetlands Reserve is a rare oasis where reeds and shallow pools attract migratory birds and birdwatchers year-round. Boardwalks let you explore quietly without disturbing the wildlife. Th…

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The Springs & Gorges of Jordan

Beyond the famous canyons, Jordan hides quieter springs and gorges — Wadi Shueib near Salt, idyllic highland valleys, and desert wadis that flower after rain. Many are beloved by locals and light on crowds. These hidden…

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Wild Jordan Center

The Wild Jordan Center, perched above the old city, is the visitor hub of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Its terrace has one of the finest views of the Citadel, and its shop sells crafts from Jordan's…

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Al Hussein Public Parks

Al Hussein Public Parks is Amman's largest green space — terraced gardens, fountains, playgrounds and the Children's Museum, with sweeping views over the eastern hills. Locals picnic here at sunset. It is free and pleas…

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The Ma'in Waterfalls

The Ma'in Waterfalls drop 30 metres in hot and cold streams through a deep sandstone gorge — one of Jordan's most surprising natural spectacles, spring-fed from the highlands and warm year-round. Swimming areas are mana…

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Wadi Attun

Wadi Attun is a short, dramatic gorge hike where warm springs cascade down a sandstone canyon towards the Dead Sea — pools, small waterfalls and palms in a route that takes two to three hours. Go with a guide and check …

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Dead Sea Salt Formations

As the Dead Sea retreats, it leaves extraordinary salt formations — crystalline spires, plates and mushrooms of mineral salt sculpted by evaporation along the southern shoreline. They are striking at sunset but fragile;…

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Ajloun Forest Reserve

The Ajloun Forest Reserve protects one of Jordan's last wild oak and pistachio woodlands below the castle, with marked trails, a cabin lodge and community workshops in soap and handmade paper. It is a cool, green contra…

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Hammat Gader

Hammat Gader, in the Yarmouk river valley, has hosted thermal baths since Roman times — mineral pools, a waterfall and palm-shaded grounds in a green gorge that feels far from the desert. Swimwear days are popular with …

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The Yarmouk River Gorge

The Yarmouk River carves Jordan's northern frontier gorge, a green ribbon of forest and water below Umm Qais and Pella, with walking paths and viewpoints over the borderlands. It is the greenest corner of the Kingdom. T…

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