Most Dangerous Cities in the World to Visit

The world is a big place and there are countless countries and cities to explore. Just as how there are beautiful places to visit around the world, there are places that are definitely not tourist-friendly. Countries such as Colombia, South Africa, and Mexico may be beautiful in theory, but they are also littered with dangerous drug cartels, mass violence, political turmoil, and terrorist activities. There are places in those countries that you should never visit. To give you an idea on where not to visit, experts of Insidermonkey compiled a list of the most dangerous cities in the world to visit.

More and more people are leaving rural and small town environs behind as the flock into the world’s biggest cities in search of better jobs and living conditions. Just as urban demographics become more and more colorful and diversified, these same changes inevitably impact the interactions between people sharing proximate living spaces as well. Some of the world’s most promising metropolises have thus become some of the most dangerous places on earth, and large populations and limited law enforcement capabilities only exacerbate problems. As a result, we see many popular cities being identified as particularly dangerous, highlighted by their high crime rates.

So, have you prepared yourself for a virtual visit to the most dangerous cities in the world to visit? Let’s get started on the list then. For further reading on the subject if you just can’t get enough danger, we recommend you check out our previous feature story on The 10 Most Dangerous Places in The World.