It’s now easier than ever to visit distant
locations around the world. Some places,
however, are best avoided due to dangerous
conditions. Certain dangerous places, on the
other hand, are also desirable tourist
destinations. If you do decide to visit such
places, you should at least be aware of the
risks and take sensible precautions. Here, in
descending order, are the 10 most dangerous
cities in the world.
10. Caracas, Venezuela
This is the capital city of Venezuela and it is
presently facing a crisis involving drug gangs.
Street crimes such as muggings and theft are
also common, making this an undesirable
destination for most tourists. Many other
cities in Venezuela also have high crime rates.


9. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Mexico’s problems with drug traffickers are
well known and Ciudad Juarez is one of the
nation’s most violent cities right now. Police
are often employed or paid off by drug gangs,
which means that many crimes go
unpunished.

8. Cape Town, South Africa
Due to the prevalence of poverty and social
unrest in this city, it is suffering from an
extremely high crime rate. Although many
tourists are drawn to South Africa because of
its natural beauty and proximity to nature
preserves and other attractions, Cape Town
can be a dangerous place. It is possible to
enjoy a visit to this city if you avoid the more
dangerous sections and don’t travel alone at
night.

7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Many cities in Brazil have very high crime
rates, and some are more dangerous than Rio
de Janeiro. Yet since Rio is by far the most
popular tourist destination in Brazil, it’s
worth focusing on here. Rio is actually safer
than it was a decade ago, but street crimes
are still common in many areas, especially at
night. It’s possible to enjoy the resorts and
beaches of this city, but common sense
precautions should be taken.

6. Guatemala City, Guatemala
Although Guatemala, a Central American
nation on the Caribbean, has many tourist
attractions, it’s a nation that is plagued with
drug violence. It has a high murder rate and
other common crimes include street
robberies, bus holdups and carjackings. It’s
advisable if visiting Guatemala to remain in
safer regions and avoid Guatemala City.

5. Acapulco, Mexico
Not long ago, this city was considered a safe
and luxurious resort area. While tourism to
Acapulco is still popular, drug violence has
now made this into a dangerous area. Recent
statistics reveal that this city has one of the
world’s highest murder rates -142 per
100,000 people. People visiting Acapulco are
advised to remain on the property of the
resorts where they are staying, as most of the
crime occurs in surrounding areas.



4. Baghdad, Iraq
Bombings, gunfire and other violent events
are common in Iraq. This country has been on
the “do not travel” list for Americans for
many years and Baghdad remains a dangerous
place. The future of Iraq is extremely
uncertain as U.S. troops are departing from
the country. This is another war-torn country
that is not likely to be safe anytime soon.
Since the violence in Baghdad usually consists
of unpredictable outbreaks of terrorism, it’s
not a place that people should visit without a
good reason.
3. Kabul, Afghanistan
This has been one of the most dangerous
cities in the world for some time. It is still a
war zone, although U.S. troops are gradually
being removed from the country. Terrorist
attacks, including many bombings are
common. Kabul is facing a very uncertain
future and will probably be a very dangerous
place for the foreseeable future. Like
Baghdad, Kabul is a city where violence can
occur at any time.