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

Fri 01 Nov

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Starting at $13.70

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Fri 01 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)

PLP80

Jan 2020

Our tour guide David is very knowledgeable for their evening Haunted Halloween tour. It was a fun night with Sacred Lands being decorated for the occasion. We learned a lot and will be back again. Definitely recommend going!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you so much for the positive review! Come back and see us again soon!

BetsyHeisman

Jan 2020

This fascinating tour is a unique experience that is both fun and meaningful.The tour guide David, is the son of the family who owns this beautiful and ancient property and he is very welcoming and knowledgeable. He and his family have owned the property since 1940 and have preserved this ancient Indian ground just as it was before it was 'modernized' by the Spanish Explorers. To make it even more of a treasured experience there are gorgeous peacocks that roam the property and seeing them spread their feathers is a site of awe! Be sure to bring your Grandparents and children to experience this soulful and engaging tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Betsy, and for bringing your family to see us! Happy new year!

G6248WRalexf

Dec 2019

What a wonderful surprise... lived in the area for many years and never knew this part of town existed. The grounds are quite the undiscovered jungle and the tour guide was very interesting and told a great story. The kids loved it too! Also very cool and unique plants for sale around the greenhouse. Highly recommend for an afternoon in the jungle and then drinks at the nearby JP Tavern.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for coming to check us out! We're always happy to surprise other locals with the amazing history of our Jungle. :)