They say that danger lurks around every corner, but for some places in the world, this is more true than others.

Unfortunately, the places referred to are often some of the most beautiful and tourist-worthy — ironic, right? Just like some of the most dangerous cities in the world are the ones that beckon travelers the most.

But some of the most dangerous places on earth mentioned here can be potentially deadly, so these aren’t warnings you should ignore lightly.

Instead, take all precautions when visiting the most dangerous places in the world.