Many people seem to think that travel to South America is dangerous. The U.S. Department of State recently came out with a new system of grading the safety of countries and it shows some interesting things
The new ratings go from 1-4, with 1 being the safest and 4 being the most dangerous (think war-torn countries like Afghanistan).
Some of the most popular places for U.S. travelers to visit are rated as 2:
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- France
- Mexico
- Spain
- Jamaica
And do you know what countries get a coveted #1 rating?
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Uruguay
What do other governments tell their people about travel to the U.S.? The U.K. government says:
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant at all times.
UK health authorities have classified the United States as having a risk of Zika virus transmission in Florida, Texas (Cameron County and Hidalgo County only), Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime.
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant at all times.
UK health authorities have classified the United States as having a risk of Zika virus transmission in Florida, Texas (Cameron County and Hidalgo County only), Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime.
Do you still think that travel to South America is dangerous?
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