St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Overview

The Jungle Prada Site History Tour is a historian-led walking tour of a private seaside garden and featuring 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 expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez, the survivors of which walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 – 1536). The privately-owned Anderson Mound has been lovingly preserved by members of the Anderson family for over 80 years.

You’ll meet wild peacocks, discover native plants used by the Tocobaga people, and explore a side of St. Petersburg, Florida you never knew existed!

Safety Statement:
Due to the historic nature of the property some surfaces are uneven. Please watch your step and use caution on the paths. Other potential risks include all those that naturally arise from walking through heavily wooded or natural areas.

City: St Petersburg

Mon 16 Jun

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Starting at $14.00

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Mon 16 Jun

Starting at $14.00

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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
Due to the historic nature of the property some surfaces are uneven. Please watch your step and always exercise caution. Other potential risks include all those that naturally arise from walking through heavily wooded areas.

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 (514)

Jan

Mar 2025

It’s educational and interesting. Rustic jungle walk. The informational talks may be too long for kids younger than 10 years old.

msbosh

Mar 2025

I'm so glad we discovered this wonderful little tour. David, our guide, is a wealth of information about the original inhabitants of this property more than 1000 years ago, their eventual, and very momentous, meeting with the Spanish conquistadors, and his own family, which has owned it since the 1940s. Beyond that, the property is quite scenic and, on this particular March day, restful and peaceful. When you get tired of golfing, gift shops, hordes of tourists, and Florida's constant traffic, give yourself a nice little break and take this 75 minute woodsy history lesson. You will come away refreshed and a little bit better informed about Saint Pete history and its precious ecosystem. Also, peacocks! Lots of them. .

LoveTheWildwoods

Mar 2025

WOW I found this activity during a "things to do" in St. Pete generic search. Price was right (well worth it!) and schedule worked. It was amazing and offered lots of local history on Native American (1000-1500 AD) and Spanish conquistador interactions. Also, family ownership history of the property presented by David (third generation) was very interesting. His entrepreneur grandfather purchased it in 1940 and his father still lives there and maintains the property. Peacocks were very active and proud of their plumage. Very personal experience since we had a small (6) tour group. About 20 % of tour path could be tough for walking impaired. We did the 11:30 tour, finished by about 1:00, then had lunch at the restaurant next door. It was also excellent. Very convenient parking included.