Get Informed on the 22 Most Dangerous Cities in the World
7. Valencia, Venezuela
With over 1,000 murders in 2015 alone, Valencia ranks as one of the most dangerous cities in both Latin America and the world. Most people in the area have a self-imposed curfew, locking themselves indoors when night falls to avoid becoming a victim.
Plus, you’ll want to be cautious if you’re flying into the Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport as it’s considered to be one of the worst airports in the world.
8. Cape Town, South Africa
A report compiled by the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Criminology and a cooperative network of partners in the area found that Cape Town has the highest murder rate in South Africa. 65 people in 100,000 were murdered there in 2015 with the murder rate jumping almost 5% between 2014 and 2016.
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9. Medellin, Colombia
The most dangerous city in Colombia, Medellin’s homicide rate spiked over the summer of 2016 as rival gangs warred over drug distribution and territory. Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord, had his cartel’s base of operations there.
Although the murder rate is nowhere near as high as it was, it’s still extremely dangerous, especially for foreigners.
