Why Is Caracas So Dangerous?
Crime in Venezuela
Violent crime is rife in both the capital Caracas and the interior, and as a foreigner you are a prime target. The poor neighborhoods, barrios (read slums) that cover the hills around Caracas are extremely dangerous. These are seldom patrolled by police and should be avoided.

.

Also, is Caracas safe for tourists?

You should know that Caracas is not safe for tourists. Places, where tourists are relatively safe, are the main tourist areas, but that's it. Kidnappings of foreign nationals also occur and people have been taken from homes, hotels, unauthorized taxis, and airport terminals.

Secondly, why Venezuela is dangerous? Venezuela is especially dangerous toward foreign travelers and investors who are visiting. This is due to Venezuela's economic problems. The United States State Department and the Government of Canada have warned foreign visitors that they may be subjected to armed robbery, kidnapping and murder.

Subsequently, question is, is Caracas a dangerous city?

The following 50 cities have the highest murder rates in the world of all cities not at war, with a population of at least 300,000 people, and all relevant data available online.

List of cities by murder rate.

City Caracas
Country Venezuela
Homicides (2018) 2,980
Population (2018) 2,980,492
Homicides per 100,000 per year 100

How many murders does Caracas have in 2018?

Since 2012, the Venezuelan government has not published official information about crimes in the country. Some data leaked from within the Interior Ministry shows that from January 1 to October 14, 2017, 982 homicides were registered in Caracas, compared with 635 for the same period in 2018.

Related Question Answers

How much does it cost to go to Venezuela?

If you want to spend a week in Venezuela the cost of your stay will be: 347 USD - a cheap stay for 7 days in Venezuela. 265 USD - a budget travel for 7 days in Venezuela.

Is Venezuela cheap to visit?

1. Venezuela is a cheap destination for foreigners at the moment… as long as they are willing to negotiate in the parallel currency market. It's an extremely expensive meal for a Venezuelan, considering the minimum salary is only 15.000 bolivars monthly.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.