10 Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations in the World

10 Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations in the World

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10 Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations in the World
Tourist destinations aren’t known for being dangerous – at least for the most part. And that’s for a reason.
You don’t go on vacation to worry whether you’re going to die or not. Vacationing is an opportunity to let loose and forget about life struggles for a minute.
Yet for some tourist destinations, letting your guard down is the last thing you’ll want to do. It’s just too risky that watching your every step is an absolute necessity.
Here they are – 10 most dangerous tourist destinations in the world.
#10 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This park in the US state of Hawaii is known for Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. The volcano had been erupting almost non stop since 1983 but it became more aggressive in 2018.
An increase in the magma was the first sign of trouble. A subsequent 5.0 magnitude earthquake set the mountain off blowing ash and lava into the air. Over 600 houses were destroyed around the mountain after the incident which also meant the park had to be closed for some time.
The park boasted of several hiking trails that were also close due to the constant threat of flying volcanic material.
Today, Kilauea has toned down in volcanic activity but it remains a threat – to some extent – to the hiking enthusiasts on the island. The park has since opened to the general public but some of the trails are still closed off for safety reasons.
Away from the park, the lava also flows into the sea. As spectacular as it might seem, you’re better off enjoying the view from a distance rather than trying to get close.
#9 Devil’s Pool, Zambia
The devil’s Pool is situated right on top of the famous Victoria Falls. In this pool, tourists can swim up to the edge of the cliff as the water crashes down a few feet away – an ultimate experience that is sure to get that adrenaline pumping.
According to the Zambia Tourism website, the pool has a rock barrier that is just enough to stop swimmers from plunging with the waterfall. The rock is, apparently, so high that going over will require considerable effort on the swimmers’ part.
So the pool seems safe from that perspective. But considering its risky position, it’s easy to see how things could go wrong real quick.
Zambia Tourism opens the pool to the public between August and January when the water levels are a bit low. Even then, the water levels are still monitored just in case they become too high to potentially push swimmers over the cliff. Additionally, there is always a guide onsite for visitors.
Outside the August-to-January period, swimming in the pool is prohibited as the waters are high enough to send people hurtling down the 100-meter cliff.
#8 Mount Everest, Nepal
Mount Everest is undoubtedly one of the planet’s most known physical features. That’s only natural. Jutting out to a height of over 8,800 meters, it’s the highest point on earth.
As such, it has attracted and continues to attract thousands of mountain climbing enthusiasts every year. Getting to the summit is an adventure, one that has seen a fair share of disasters over the years.
To this day, around 300 people have died on the mighty Everest. The causes of death are varied with avalanches being the leading killers. Other causes include falling, frostbite, general exhaustion, and altitude sickness among others.
Scores have also been injured while attempting the seemingly perilous climb.
The worst tragedy in the history of the mountain remains to be the one that took place in 2015. In the earthquake-triggered avalanche, a record of 20 died and scores of others were left injured. The tragedy also saw climbing activities put on hold for the rest of that year, a first in more than four decades.
#7 Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Bordering the Atlantic Coast, these cliffs are among the most popular tourist sites in Ireland. At the highest point, they measure over 200 meters and allow spectacular views of Aran Islands, Loop Head, Twelve Pins, and Maumturks Mountain Ranges.
It’s no surprise that the cliffs pull in an estimated 1.5 million visitors every year.
But the breath-taking views come with a fair share of danger. A single slip and you’ll be airborne tumbling into the Atlantic 200 meters below. To prevent such an unfortunate event, visitors are encouraged to stay on the official path.
Moving too close to the edge can mean standing on a patch of land that might not be supported from below since the cliffs erode from the bottom up. There have been reported incidences of the parts of the cliffs suddenly collapsing into the ocean like in 2010. Luckily, there was no one too close to the edge.