The beach has crystal clear turquoise water and sandy golden shores, but travellers are being warned about one thing
Isla Pasión is framed by the Caribbean Sea (Image: Getty Images)
A beautiful island beach has been named the best in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. It’s described by visitors as relaxing and a perfect place to unwind, with one commenting that it’s not crowded despite its renown.
TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list features several stunning locations across the globe, but Isla de la Pasión in Cozumel, Mexico made it to the very top of the selection. The island is fringed by the Caribbean Sea and nestled between the USA and the South American continent.
The beach on the island is esteemed for clear turquoise water and fine golden sands.
However, Viator, a TripAdvisor travel company, warns visitors to bring plenty of bug spray to this stunning location due to sand flies and mosquitoes being rife there. Sand flies are “especially active” at dawn and dusk.
Other travellers pointed out that visitors to this remote spot should wear strong bug spray with sand fly and mosquito bites blighting the experience for some tourists, although thousands report having a wonderful time.
However, they also pointed out that it is not a freely accessible public beach. It is necessary to purchase a day pass or hire an organised tour to this paradisal island.
Colourful coral reefs can be discovered by snorkelling at this popular tourist destination described as a “great island, not crowded at all”, but the island is private and can only be explored via an organised excursion.
One reviewer described the experience of visiting this peaceful place on TripAdvisor, writing that it’s “an oasis” accessible only by boat.
They added: “For me, as for most of those who see it, it’s a scenario that seems out of a postcard. Isla Pasión is on an isolated island in the Caribbean and can only be accessed through boat tours, usually departing from Cozumel.”
“I want to go back,” the reviewer continued, describing shallow “crystal clear waters, protected coral reefs and an extensive band of white sand”.
Viator, which offers Isla Pasión tours, advised that sun protection is essential, especially if you’re travelling on an open-top boat.
The best time to go to Isla Pasión is during sunny and dry weather from January to April to experience “crystal-clear water” at Cozumel snorkelling spots such as Isla Pasión, Viator explained, which is also a great time to visit to spot marine wildlife.
Isla Pasión has been praised for being a perfect location for families with entertainment at hand for children and young people.
One TripAdvisor reviewer described their trip to Isla Pasión, writing: “Our family had a wonderful time. The crew was amazing. Everyone was very friendly. There were a lot of fun activities for the kids. Also, the food and drinks were great.”