| Keyword |
Description |
| TripAdvisor |
A very popular travel website where people can read and write reviews about hotels, restaurants, and places to visit |
| Turquoise |
A blue‑green color, often used to describe clear tropical ocean water that looks bright and clean |
| Hammocks |
Hanging beds or cloth nets tied between two points (like trees or posts), where people can lie down to rest or relax |
Isla Pasión is a very small island in the Mexican Caribbean, just north of Cozumel in Quintana Roo. Even though it is only about one kilometer long, TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards named it the World’s Best Beach, thanks to reviews from visitors around the world. People like its soft white sand, clear turquoise water, and peaceful “island paradise” feeling that makes it perfect for swimming and relaxing in calm, shallow water.
The island works like a private beach club where tourists usually arrive on tours or with a day pass. There are all‑inclusive services, which means you can get food, drinks, sun loungers, and hammocks without paying for each thing separately. Isla Pasión has areas for children, lockers, restrooms, and other basic services, so it is comfortable for families, couples, and solo travelers. It is also a popular place for weddings because many people want to get married on a beautiful beach with a tropical view.
Tour guides say that the best months to visit are from November to March, when the weather is good for outdoor fun. The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, thinks this award shows that promoting tourism and taking care of nature can help the local economy and bring more visitors. Nearby Cozumel has also won many awards for its beaches, cruise tourism, and projects that protect the environment and water. Together, Isla Pasión and Cozumel show how a place can be famous with tourists 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 |
| Turquoise |
Turquesa |
| Hammocks |
Hamacas |
| Guide |
Guía |
Time to discuss
- Is it good that a tiny island becomes famous and receives many tourists?
- What is more important: tourism jobs or protecting nature?
- Do online reviews help you decide which places to visit?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Describe your ideal beach day. What activities would you do?
- Do you think awards like “Best Beach in the World” are fair? Explain your opinion.
