- 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!
- On-site parking available
- 75-minute guided tour led by a historian
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Bottled water
You must make a reservation. The Jungle Prada Tour, guided by a historian, takes you through a site once inhabited by the ancient Tocobaga tribe, boasting the most well-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. The Jungle Prada Site Complex is believed to be the landing spot of the 1528 Narváez expedition whose survivors trekked from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536!
Our location is on the edges of the stunning Boca Ciega Bay, right opposite John’s Pass and Treasure Island. The privately held Anderson Mound has been meticulously maintained by the Anderson lineage for over eight decades.
You’ll come across peacocks (a fixture at the Jungle Prada Site since the 1950s), learn about native plants utilized by the Tocobaga tribe, and unearth a part of St. Petersburg, Florida you had no idea about!
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.