With the advancement in technologies, it has become easy to travel from one country to another. Some places are known for their peaceful environment, whereas many are know as the most dangerous destinations. Traveling to such places requires lot of risk and precautions.
Caracas, Venezuela
The city has a huge involvement of drug gangs. Street crimes are very common here. Thus, this place is an undesirable destination for tourists.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is economically very poor, and this increases the crime rate here. No matter ample number of tourists are attracted to this city due its natural scenic beauty, but people are warned not to travel alone during night hours.
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. 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.
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.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
This city has ranked as one of the world’s most violent for several years now. According to many sources, it has the highest homicide rates in the world -169 per 100,000 people. Arms trafficking is a big problem, and illegal firearms are prevalent throughout the city.