St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Overview

The Jungle Prada Tour is a historian-led guided tour of a pre-historic Tocobaga village site, including the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. The Jungle Prada Site Complex is also thought to be the landing place of the 1528 Narváez expedition, the survivors of which walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 – 1536)!

We are located on the shores of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay, directly across from John’s Pass and Treasure Island. The privately-owned Anderson Mound has been lovingly preserved by the Anderson family for over 80 years.

You’ll meet peacocks (residents of the Jungle Prada Site since the 1950s), discover native plants used by the Tocobaga people, and explore a side of St. Petersburg, Florida you never knew existed!

City: St Petersburg

Thu 31 Oct

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Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $13.70

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What's Included

Parking available on-site

75-minute Historian led guided tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed on the site
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
The tour takes place entirely outdoors, and is limited to 20 people per tour. Reservations are required.

What To Expect

St. Petersburg

The Jungle Prada Site is the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay. The highlight of our 75-minute guided Florida history tour is a huge Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjoining village plaza. Hidden away in the historic neighborhood known as Jungle Prada, the main mound consists of tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells, and is more than 900 feet long! The subtropical jungle landscape here is populated by dozens of beautiful free-roaming peacocks! The tour and the locations are loaded with Florida history that is explained in a vibrant and engaging way. In addition to learning about the lives of the Tocobaga Indians, you'll also encounter the amazing story of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish conquistador who landed at the Jungle Prada with the 1528 Narvaez Expedition, and whose incredible journey of survival took him and three others from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 - 1536). If you are a Florida resident or a visitor interested in history and archaeology, the Jungle Prada Site Tour is a rewarding experience that will engage your mind and challenge your perceptions about the Sunshine State!

Jungle Prada de Navarez Park

Nearby attraction. Free parking attraction on site and close walk to site tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (234)

bbell98138

May 2022

I'm 63, grew up in this neighborhood in the 60's & 70's, and still frequent it on my bike. I really wasn't expecting much, but boy was I surprised. I couldn't imagine how the tour could take an hour & a half, but it was every bit of that if not a little more. Not only is it refreshing to know the Anderson family has preserved this site and mound for all these years, but we found it extremely interesting to hear about the archeological digs and history going back to the Tocobaga Indians. Our tour was given by David Anderson who has a wealth of both horticultural and historical knowledge, & his presentation was excellent.

ckingjoy

May 2022

David, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us many interesting and fascinating stories about the Sacred Lands site where he grew up. He is also a horticulturist and knew everything about the flora. Peacocks, peahens and chicks were in abundance. This tour was the highlight of my vacation and I will do it again on my next trip to Treasure Island. I am recommending this to all my friends who visit here. This is a “not miss” tour if you are in Tampa/St. Pete.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for leaving this review! I'm really glad you enjoyed your visit, and I appreciate you helping to spread the word. Cheers!

dalehY5786XE

May 2022

Had a fun time on this tour. David was very informative and he truly has a passion for what he does. We had a small group and he tailored the tour to our size group.