13. Praia De Boa Viagem, Brazil – Frequent Shark Attacks
Looking beautiful right? But wait, it was built on the breeding ground of sharks. Between 1992 and 2012, there were more than 56 shark attacks at Praia De Boa Viagem. Usually, one-third of the attacks end in a fatality.
14. Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California – Only For Adrenaline Hikers
The hike is only for the bravest and most adrenaline addicted hikers. It is home to many challenging walk climbs and hikes. Roughly 60 people have died on the Half Dome trail. Due to this hikers are discouraged to come here in wet conditions. There are also several reports of lightning strikes and heart attacks on this trail.
15. Hua Shan Mountain, China –Most Dangerous Hike
Hikers have to make their way across sheer cliff faces with the aid of wooden planks. If you step on one of these planks inappropriately it can slide away leaving you with only foothold and chain bolted into the rock. More than 100 people lost their lives on this mountain while hiking.
16. Trolltunga, Hordaland, Norway – World’s Scariest Selfie Point
Hiking here will definitely lead to the most exhilarating views but it is one of the most dangerous tourist attractions. The stone is elevated almost 800 meters high and takes about 10 hours to get to that place. In addition to that, there are no rails around the stone to protect observers from the top vantage point and this even makes it worse.
17. El Caminito Del Rey, Spain – Dangerous Walkways
It is one of the most dangerous walkways in the world. Spains’ king Alfonso once walked on it. It is only about a meter in width but is linked between two cliffs that are about 200 meters apart and 100 meters in depth. The path is currently closed but still, people try to hike on this path.
18. Honduras, Central America – High Crime Rate
It has sparkling beaches and vibrant culture, but a high crime rate can make it a dangerous country to visit. Honduras has had one of the highest murder rates in the world since 2010. Tourists should avoid carrying large amounts of money and avoid demonstrations.
Do you know any other dangerous tourist destinations that are not mentioned in this list? Have you been to any of these places and felt safe? Share us in the comments. There are some places which you can’t visit with your parents. Read here.
