21 Dark Destinations Around The World Where History Meets Horror

15. Jonestown, Guyana

The name Jonestown evokes the tragic mass suicide/murder of over 900 people in 1978. The site of Jim Jones's Peoples Temple commune in Guyana became a symbol of cult manipulation and mass death. While the physical location is difficult to access, the story's enduring impact on our understanding of cults and fanaticism makes it a powerful inclusion. This case explores the psychological and social factors that can lead to horrific outcomes.