Sales: Cemitério dos Esquecidos and Praia do Richelieu

Among Sales’s main tourist attractions are Cemitério dos Esquecidos and nearby Praia do Richelieu, on the Tietê River’s natural sandy shores. The cemetery offers a glimpse into the area’s history, while the beach provides a scenic focus. If you’re looking for a vacation rental for a stay in Sales, these two attractions can help you decide what you’re interested in before your trip.

History at Cemitério dos Esquecidos

Cemitério dos Esquecidos is one of Sales’s main tourist attractions. It was built by Guarani Indigenous people who lived near Córrego do Barreiro do Meio. Its origins connect the cemetery with the Guarani who built it and the watercourse in their surroundings at the time. For travelers interested in local history, this offers a tangible point of entry: the focus is on the origins of a specific place and the people who built it.

A total of 115 people are buried at Cemitério dos Esquecidos, including Indigenous chiefs and the first residents of the village of Capoeirinha, the former name of Sales. The name Capoeirinha connects the history of these first residents with the area’s former name. This attraction therefore draws attention both to its origins and to the people who are part of the area’s history. If you like exploring history through specific names and people, the cemetery offers a clearly defined focus.

Sandy shores on the Tietê River

Praia do Richelieu is also near Sales. It lies along the Tietê River’s natural sandy shores, 12 km from Sales city center. The entire route is paved. Road conditions can change, so check them before setting out. The distance from the city center gives you a practical reference point for planning and makes the beach a separate excursion, alongside the cemetery’s cultural and historical appeal.

Here, the river landscape takes center stage: the natural sandy shores are Praia do Richelieu’s defining feature. This focus is quite different from the history of Cemitério dos Esquecidos. The cemetery represents Sales’s local history; nearby Praia do Richelieu represents the landscape along the Tietê.

Which aspects suit your trip?

As you plan, you can first ask yourself whether you’re most interested in Sales’s history or in experiencing the river landscape. Cemitério dos Esquecidos offers a specific cultural and historical connection, with the Guarani as its builders and the 115 people buried there. Praia do Richelieu represents the Tietê River’s natural sandy shores and is 12 km from the city center. If both appeal to you, you can include them as separate focuses during your stay.

This distinction can also help when looking for a vacation rental in Sales: the attractions offer different reasons to explore the destination. Consider whether local history or the riverside landscape should shape your itinerary more, and how you’d like to combine the two interests. This way, choosing where to stay begins with specific impressions of the destination rather than an abstract list of accommodation features.

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