2.Peshawar, Pakistan is another dangerous place in the world.
With tribes and warlords fighting for supremacy, Peshawar is not safe,
especially for foreigners. Although the city boasts amazing landmarks and
breathtaking parks, targeted attack on security forces and suicide bombings,
unfortunately, make Peshawar one of the world’s most dangerous cities to visit.
3.A politically instable country, Yemen has its share of
problems. That being said, the capital city, Sana’a, is one of the most
dangerous places in the entire world. Despite the best efforts of US allies,
the city remains a high risk destination. Those who do make it there enjoy
visiting the Old City, a section of Sana’a full of beautifully designed
buildings from a more peaceful time.
4.Acapulco was once a popular tourist destination. These days,
however, the stunning beaches see only a handful of vacationers. Drug cartels
are a problem throughout Mexico and it has only been getting worse over the
past decade. Large numbers of dead bodies are a common occurrence in this port
city, making it a nerve wracking place to hang out.
5.While no large city is immune to violence, Distrito Central has
surpassed the usual amount of violence. There is one of the highest murder
rates around the globe. The dangers can be attributed to extreme poverty,
government corruption and a heavy Mafia presence. Distrito Central is actually
three cities blended into one. The high level of violence deters all but the
most reckless of tourists.
6.Brazil has a whopping 14 of the world’s most violent cities.
Maceió is the capital of the Alagoas state and sees around 135 murders per
100,000 residents each year. The city is by far the most dangerous in the
country, topping even Rio de Janeiro, which most people know for its favelas,
or slums. Brazil may host a large part of the Amazon rainforest, but its most
populated areas are not places you want to hang out in.
7.The city of Mogadishu has had problems with al Shabaab
militants for a while now, making the area unsafe for citizens and tourists
alike. The United States refused to set foot in the country for over two
decades, but changed that policy in 2013 when military advisers were sent to
Mogadishu to help the locals resolve the militant issue. Despite the aid, the
area is still dangerous.
8.Africa is a continent with a long history of violence and
war. Nairobi has suffered considerably in recent years. Kenya is a beautiful
country with plenty to offer, but it is also so dangerous that most tourists
leave it off the itinerary. Nairobi is considered particularly dangerous for
women, but no one should walk around the city at night. Al Shabaab militants
have threatened the area for some time now, making it even more tense than
usual.
9.Mexico’s violence problems are big enough to warrant it two
spots on this list. In reality, there are many more Mexican cities on the
world’s most violent cities list, but Chihuahua beats them out because of its
position on the cocaine smuggling route to the United States. Drug cartels have
taken over the area and it is not uncommon to see random firefights in the
streets, making it a very inhospitable place to visit or to live.
10.Many of the cities on this list are in Latin America and for
good reason. Drug cartel violence abounds in many of these cities and Cali,
Colombia is no exception. With nearly 80 homicides, it’s not a very safe place
to live. Colombia has never had a great reputation and it’s unlikely to become
a tourist destination anytime soon.Despite being in some of the most beautiful
areas of the world, these cities simply present too much danger for the average
traveler. It’s safer to find a place where you aren’t as likely to catch a
stray bullet. Are you planning to go to any of these cities?
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