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Explore 1,000 years of Florida history on the Jungle Prada Tour. This is a guided walking tour of a historic landmark in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Jungle Prada Site was part of an American Indian village from 1,000 CE until 1,600 CE. You'll learn about the lives of the Tocobaga people at one of the best-preserved shell mounds in Florida. The Jungle Prada Site is generally recognized as the landing place of the 1528 Narváez Expedition. The survivors, led by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean over eight years (1528 - 1536)! You'll encounter free-roaming peacocks that have lived at the Jungle Prada Site for decades. Come and discover a side of St. Pete that 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.
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Nicola
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Apr 2021 • Couples
We really enjoyed this tour. David was very knowledgeable and you could tell he was passionate about the area and preserving the history. He grew up in a house on the property and is a third-generation conservationist. We met his parents and heard about his grandparents who were ahead of their time when it came to preserving the land and its history. I would also recommend it if you have children as we had one child on the tour and he took the time to answer her questions and point things out to her.
Written April 19, 2021
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Helen M
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Mar 2023 • Couples
We are locals who enjoyed the walking tour of the Indian burial Grounds . Our tour guide was most informative about the local history and folklore surrounding the sacred site. We were delighted watching the peacocks and peahens strutting their colorful plumage around the property. I would highly recommend that you bring along the entire Family. The entire property and the Indian relics are a great hidden gem in our own backyard!
Written March 16, 2023
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Natalie S
Johns Creek, GA4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We had such a great time with David, the tour was so informative, David is a great guide, made us feel very comfortable to ask any questions. And the place is simply beautiful, with a lot of opportunities to shoot great pictures.
Highly recommend this tour!
Highly recommend this tour!
Written December 22, 2022
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joanyl2000
Bronx, NY17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Wonderfully informative tour of the Native American site on the shores of Boca Ciega. David is an engaging and charming guide who told the history of the site with great expertise and passion. He also made sure to learn the names of all the participants! Beautiful gardens and adorable peacocks and peahens to boot. Don’t miss it!
Written March 17, 2023
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Dbailey21
Redington Beach, FL42 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This was a fascinating tour with a lot of great history. David did a great job of highlighting so many interesting things about the surrounding area. Great family with great intentions. I highly recommend this tour!!!
Written October 16, 2022
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BlackBlake
Tampa, FL104 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I took the sacred lands jungle Prada tour. There’s so much history here from the natives to the Spanish to the homesteaders. A wonderful look into the past and our guide was great, he’s even a descendent of the property owners. So cool to see pristine Indian mounds covered in artifacts, and rare these days. Also the peacocks were awesome.
Written December 22, 2023
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Nancy K
Pittsfield, MA1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Very enjoyable tour enhanced by the enthusiasm of our guide, David! His wealth of knowledge about the Tocobag a Indians, their ways, early history of Florida, entertaining stories, all in a shady garden setting complete with beautiful peacocks was amazing! We highly recommend!
Written April 15, 2023
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mickeyhc
Palm Harbor, FL88 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I highly recommend this tour of the Indian mound. Our guide, David, had a wealth of knowledge ranging from the many plants on the property to the Spanish attempt at colonization and the native inhabitants. If you love history, you will enjoy this tour.
Written September 29, 2023
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Marcia L
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
My favorite part was the beautiful nature and water views and if course the peacocks. It’s a great fun history lesson while walking the beautiful grounds. Son interesting and fun! 100% recommend
Written February 4, 2023
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Paradise572410
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
My 84 year old Mom and I went on the tour and it was great. Lots of opportunities to take pictures of the peacocks. David shared lots of stories about how Jungle Prada came to be. Easy pace for those with mobility concerns. Can’t recommend enough.
Written March 12, 2023
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Written October 3, 2019
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