TOURIST DESTINATIONS: People travel for adventure, serenity, and opulence but safety is a priority for them. However, if you are a serious adventurer that fancy inquest then it is better to brace yourself for the dangers.
There are several destinations that can leave you awestruck with their beauty and then there are those which can hold your breath because they’re terrifying! For those who like an amalgamation of both, turn your focus to our list of some of the most astonishing– but unexpectedly deadly — places in the world.
If you weren’t knowing about all these perilous places to visit in the world and had them on your bucket list all this time, you’re in for a vicious surprise! Scroll down and take in the terror!
The 10 Tourist Destinations are:
- THE CARRABIAN ISLANDS
The perfect beach destination – Caribbean Islands are most popular for cone snails for the fact, the warm tropical waters give them the perfect atmosphere to survive. The cone snails, which are known for their beauty, and brown and white decorated shells, attract the attention of thousands of visitors who fancy their aesthetic appearance. On the other hand, their gastropods contain multiplex venom known as the Conotoxin that is highly venomous to humans. The venom stops the connection of the nerve cells and triggers paralysis of the victim within few minutes!
- LA DA QUIEMADA GRANDE , BRAZIL
La da Queimada Grande popularly known as the Snake Island is a habitat for Bothrops, one of the most venomous species of snakes in the world. The island is situated off the coast of Brazil. The population is about five snakes per square meter and incidents of snakebites are extremely common among tourists. The venom acts fast by dissolving the skin around the bite and results in fatalities. It is a beautiful place to take a vacation for those who love adventure.
- Pamplona, Spain, Running of the Bulls fiesta
Running of the bulls is an activity, which involves running in an empty and enclosed street of typically 8-10 bulls and they are on loose in a ceremony that forms part of the summertime fiesta. The Fiestas of the running of the bulls happens in Pamplona, Spain and lasts from 6th-14th of July every year. This has become famous across the world because of thousands of people who risk their lives every year. As young men throw themselves into the ring to show their bravery, despite the risk of bulls crushing them to death. Every year several men get injured because of this activity.
- Rock Islands, Palau
Palau is a group of 500 tropical islands in the south pacific and are one of the best world’s best dive and snorkel destination. The warm waters surrounding the island provide a good ambience for people to swim with many golden jellyfish. Swimmers should be aware of jellyfish as they can sting. tentacles of the jellyfish body can inject venom from several microscopic barbed stingers. A jellyfish sting is severe. Often resulting in extreme pain, redness and irritated skin.
- Le Mat Snake village, Vietnam
Long Bien District approximately few kilometres away from Hanoi lies Le Mat snake village which is synonymous with snake hunting. The popular ones are grass snakes and cobras. The Le Mat Snake villagers keep the snakes in cages for tourists to see. However, the snakes come to extreme agitation whenever the villagers are killing them for a delicacy. In most cases, the tourists see the killings, which increases the risks of snakebites that are highly venomous. Snake meat poses serious effects and tourists should be very careful before eating them. Also, there is a snake village festival.
Source: thestar.com
- Valle Del Cauca, Columbia’s Pacific Coast
The golden poison frog found in Columbia’s tourist places with Valle Del Cauca having the highest infestation is a toxic frog that has an alkaloid toxin coat which can cause paralysis and heart failure. Columbia’s pacific coast is rich in biodiversity and is home to several species of snakes, spiders and scorpions which are poisonous. Tourists should watch out while wandering the Columbian trails for this creepy crawlies.
Source: colombia.co
- Boa Viagem Beach, Brazil
Boa Viagem Beach has a large population of tiger shark aggressions and high shark attack fatality rates. They have a high number of tourist visiting, Its coastal reef keeps the water waves and helps keep the water at moderate temperatures making it one of the coolest beaches. Additionally, albeit the comfort surrounding it offers its huge influx of tourists. Because of the shark infestations coupled with the high influx of tourists, the beach records several incidents of shark attacks. The beach has the highest shark attack fatalities rate in the world around 37% above the average of 16%.
Source: newsbeezer.com
8. The Sahara Desert
Sahara desert in Africa is the largest, hottest desert in the world spread across northern Africa. Even though it has the harshest weather conditions, the desert has high temperatures still animals such as snakes and scorpions exist, tourists visit the desert in thousands. Deathstalker scorpion is the most found species in the desert and is highly venomous. People visiting should be extremely careful, carry enough water and roam with guides in the Sahara desert.
Source: saharadeserttour.com
9. Pattaya, the Elephant Kingdom in Thailand
At Pattaya, the elephant kingdom in Bang Lamung district, where crocodile feeding is a common phenomenon. Travellers often go and stand on a rusty cage and feed the crocodiles. They have approximately 4300 crocodiles and gharials and it has now become a serious adventure for reptile loving tourists. Other than the inspection and safety assurance from the authorities, the site advises tourists who have a phobia towards the savagery nature of crocodiles to not do this activity.
Source: mirror.co.uk
10. Death Valley, California and Nevada, USA
Death Valley has an ominous reputation for mysterious vanishings and deaths of many people. The area, which is between Nevada and California, covers approximately 3,000 square miles and is stranger to rain gods. It has the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on the planet: 134 °F (56.7 °C). Many people have died in the death valley from the scorching heat which causes dehydration or heat stroke, including Harry Potter actor Dave Legeno.
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