| Keyword |
Description |
| Shallow |
Water that is not deep, so you can usually stand and feel safe |
| Award |
A prize or special title given to say something or someone is the best at something |
| Tourist |
A person who travels to visit a place for fun, rest, or learning |
Isla Pasión is a very small island in the Mexican Caribbean, near Cozumel, in the state of Quintana Roo. It is only about one kilometer long, but TripAdvisor chose it as the World’s Best Beach for 2026 because many travelers said it is beautiful. The island has soft white sand, clear turquoise water, and a quiet “island paradise” feeling, with calm, shallow water that is great for swimming. Families, couples, and people traveling alone visit the island, usually staying for two to three hours. There are tours and day passes that include food, drinks, beach chairs, and hammocks.
Isla Pasión also has areas for children, lockers, bathrooms, and other services that make it easy and safe to visit. Tour guides say that the best time to go is from November to March, when the weather is nice for playing outside. The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, says that this award helps bring more visitors and jobs to the state. Nearby Cozumel has also won many awards for its beaches and its work to take care of nature and water. Together, Isla Pasión and Cozumel show that a place can be very popular and still try to protect its natural beauty.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Island |
Isla |
| Paradise |
Paraíso |
| Nature |
Naturaleza |
Time to discuss
- Would you like to visit a tiny island like Isla Pasión? Why or why not?
- Do you think too many tourists can harm a beach?
- What is more important on a trip: having fun or taking care of nature?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Imagine a perfect beach. What does it look like and what do you do there?
- If your town won an award, what would you like it to be for and why?
