St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

David was extremely knowledgeable and willing to refund us our money if the weather did not hold up. It was a very pleasant one and a half hours spent in learning some local history. And the peacocks wandering on the property were so neat to see!

David was a very good guide and was very informative. We enjoyed the history of Tocabaga Indians and the property.

Wonderful experience. A must. David is informative, professional, funny and delivers the information in a way that is easy to follow and interesting.

The entire experience was great! Sites, history and David is an excellent guide. He is personable, funny, knowledgeable beyond expectations and delivers the information well. A must stop for an inexpensive experience worth having.

Outstanding tour. This tour is part history, part nature. Ours lasted about 90 minutes and it was a light walk through the site. My parents are in their 70s and 80s and this was easy for them. The tour guide (David) greets you in the parking lot or at the far end of the dirt parking lot in a large greenhouse that his grandmother built. You will hear the story about how his grandparents acquired and cared for the property over their lives and how David and his parents care for it now. David studied botany so he can identify every plant and its original use to the native peoples of the area. The high point of the tour is the giant Indian mound that predates Spanish arrival. He tells the history (what we know if it) of the native peoples and their traditions. He also discusses the Narvaez expedition that landed here in 1528. That arrival marked the first Mass in what is now the United States, the first martyr and the beginning of the first transcontinental expedition. The Narvaez expedition that landed here was also the beginning of the recorded history between what is now the United States and Cuba. Don't forget to marvel at the Frank Lloyd Wright style home his grandfather designed and built. And be sure to buy the history books he has available.

Very interesting and tour guides were great! Did not know what to expect before I arrived but gained a lot of information to tell friends.

This tour was so educational! Guide was excellent. Second time on tour, this time with visiting guests that we knew would appreciate this experience. Probably best done with adults who want to be educated about this area’s early history.

It was simply beyond words! It felt as if we were in another time and era! I have never felt the raw glory and magnanimity of nature, earth and water anywhere else more than at this jungle here ... it was paradise so close to downtown St. Petersburg, among peacocks and birds in their natural habitat! Kudos to the Anderson family for preserving the heritage. David was passionate about the land and a very knowledgeable too. Highly recommended tour for a visit to an ancient mound and a truly peaceful and spiritual experience.