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

Sun 03 Nov

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Sun 03 Nov

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)

dalekarenw

Mar 2021

The tour was interesting and very educational. It was nice to see history preserved and available for future generations to enjoy. The tour guide David was well informed and passionate about his job. We recommend for all ages.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Preserving the mound for future generations is our main mission, so I especially appreciate this review. Thank you!

serausch2016

Mar 2021

David has soooo much interesting information about the area and it's history!! The site itself is a beautiful calm oasis of prehistoric significance and current home to some entertaining peacocks (the display was for local females...but it impressed all the humans who observed!) Learning about how the area names came to be..Treasure Island and Boca Ciega as well as the development in land grabs and why it's John's Pass...was fascinating. David entertains and informs with such enthusiasm and extensive knowledge. Make sure to take in this special local landmark!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

I couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you very much for taking the time to write this thoughtful and kind review. :)

Mike S

Mar 2021

My wife and I live about 2 miles from here and never knew it! I found it by chance as I was stopping by the nearby boat ramp to look at the water. We took the tour today with David and WOW were we impressed! He is so knowledgeable about the history of the area, we're talking real history, not the crap you get on the local dolphin tours. Learning about the different local cultures from 500 years ago was fascinating. We'll be watching for events to attend to further support this place. I highly recommend it as a great break in your busy beach day.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

What a great review! I love to hear stories like this. Thanks for giving our tour a chance, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully we'll be back to hosting live music and other events sometime soon as well.