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

Sat 02 Nov

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Starting at $13.70

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Sat 02 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)

mattd803

Mar 2021

This tour is a must do! As a local to the area I’d recommend to our fellow locals and visitors from out of town. David lead the tour and was super knowledgeable and kept our group engaged the entire trip. The Indian Mounds are very well preserved, beautiful Floridian Vegetation, breathtaking views of Boca Ciega Bay, Peacock’s everywhere and stories about the history we have here in St Pete back 1,000 years were awesome! Thank you, we’ll be back!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

We (the peacocks and I) will welcome you back any time! Thanks for your visit and for taking the time to leave a positive review. :)

eloiseq630

Mar 2021

Everything from start to finish our guide , a family member was absolutely amazing he held your interest and very smart about the history as well as his own great memories of growing up there . The peacocks and the foliage are stunning and the museum has alot of artifacts loved Everything ,I will go back ❤

Response from Host

Mar 2021

The peacocks and I will welcome you back any time! Thanks for leaving a nice review. Cheers!

Frank W

Mar 2021

Cannot pick a favorite part as I enjoyed the entire tour. Dave, the owner, was the tour guide. Excellent speaker and extremely knowledgeable. WELL worth the cost. You will not be disappointed. Dave advised if you want a slightly different perspective his father conducts the Sunday tour at 4pm. Just received much more than expected.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for leaving a review! I know that both my father and I want very much to deliver a good experience, so I'm really glad you enjoyed your visit. Cheers!