Why doesn't the sand get hot in Aruba?
Why doesn't the sand get hot in Aruba? The beaches are made of crushed coral and shell, which creates a sand that is cool and powdery, allowing you to go barefoot even in the hot sun. And the trade winds from the Northeast keep you cool at night. Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt so there really is no bad time to visit.
How hot does the sand get in Florida?
But the surrounding scorching sand is often another story. It measured a stunning 137 degrees at peak heat one recent sunny day, according to infrared surface thermometer. “You can't even walk barefoot for more than a minute.” said Juvens Dalger, a personal trainer leading a workout at training site at Lummus Park.
Is Aruba too Americanized?
The area where the resorts are located, especially Palm Beach, does not really have any local flavor. Mexico, generally speaking, is less Americanized but there are fast food chains there too. To really answer the original question, YES, Aruba is one of the (most) Americanized islands in the Caribbean.
Why is the sand in Cancun not hot?
The reason why the Cancun sand is always cool is because the color reflects the sun as opposed to absorbing it. In addition, 70% of this sand is composed of defected pieces of coral expelled by Parrotfish.