Five most dangerous cities of the world

New Delhi: Traveling around the world is always a great experience for anyone. Not only this, exploring new places had many great benefits as you get vast experience but not all cities are as charming as the ones in the travel brochures.There are several dangerous cities in the world where travelling could land you in a hazard.There are several places in this world where simply stepping out of your front door decreases your life expectancy.San Pedro Sula, a city in Honduras is one of the most dangerous cities in the world in terms of crime rate.Here goes the list of five most dangerous cities in the world.San Pedro Sula, HondurasSan Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras, a republic in Central America. The city is located in the northwest corner of the country. It is the second largest city after the capital Tegucigalpa.San Pedro Sula is one of the most violent places on earth.In 2011, the city had 159 homicides per 100,000 residents.In 2013, for the second year in a row, San Pedro Sula had the highest murder rate on earth.It topped the list of most dangerous cities in the world a second time with a rate of 169 intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants – an average of more than three murders a day.The city's growing role as a hub for cocaine trafficking has led to a surge in homicides in recent years.Acapulco, MexicoOnce a popular tourist destination, Acapulco's stunning beaches now see only a handful of vacationers.Drug cartels are a problem throughout Mexico and it has only been getting worse over the past decade.Acapulco is Mexico's largest beach and balneario resorted city.Large numbers of dead bodies are a common occurrence in this port city, making it a nerve wracking place to hang out.In the 2000s, the drug war in Mexico has had a negative effect on tourism in Acapulco. In summer 2009, a major gun battle between 18 gunmen and soldiers took place in the Old Acapulco seaside area.Gang violence continued to plague Acapulco through 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.Caracas, VenezuelaCaracas is the capital city of Venezuela. It has one of the biggest homicide rates in the world, with 122 homicides per 100,000 residents.The citizens and visitors here are always alert no matter which area they visit. The city is under everyday pressure of drug cartels, street fighting and armed robberies.Most murders and other violent crimes go unsolved. The poor neighborhoods that cover the hills around Caracas are dangerous at all times.People here suggest visitors to ensure that they don't enter this city alone and when visiting this city, don't go out alone.In 2012, Caracas was considered the third most dangerous city in the world by the Citizen Security Council, Justice and Peace, with a murder rate of 119 homicides per 1,00,000 people.Distrito Central, HondurasDistrito Central is a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán. It contains the departmental and national capital of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela.Distrito Central has surpassed the usual amount of violence. There is one of the highest murder rates around the globe. It can be attributed to extreme poverty, corruption and mafia presence.The high level of violence deters all but the most reckless of tourists.Distrito Central is actually three cities blended into one.According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Honduras has the highest rate of intentional homicide in the world, with 6,239 intentional homicides, or 82.1 per 100,000 of population in 2010. This is significantly higher than the rate in El Salvador, which at 66.0 per 100,000 in 2010, has the second highest rate of intentional homicide in the world.Torreón, MexicoTorreón is one of Mexico's most important industrial and economic centers. It is also one of the most dangerous cities in the world.While organized crime and drug trade may not be prolific here, Torreón still has one of the highest murder rates – 87 homicides per 100,000 residents.It is also the ninth biggest metropolitan area in the country and is one of Mexico's most important economic and industrial centers.Torreón is served by Francisco Sarabia International Airport, a small airport with flights to several cities in Mexico and the United States.On September 15, 2007, Torreón celebrated its first 100 years as a chartered city.