De Soto National Memorial, Historical memorial park at Tampa Bay, United States.
The De Soto National Memorial spans across 26 acres of land where the Manatee River connects with Tampa Bay, featuring coastal landscapes and mangrove forests.
The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto landed in Tampa Bay during May 1539 with 600 soldiers, beginning a four-year expedition through the southeastern United States.
The memorial presents living history demonstrations at Camp Uzita from December through April, where participants recreate life during the 16th-century Spanish expedition.
Visitors can access the memorial free of charge and participate in ranger-led kayak tours during summer months, with all necessary equipment provided for the experience.
The site houses exhibits of period weapons and armor, while eighty percent of its natural area consists of protected mangrove swamp environments.
Location: Manatee County
Operator: National Park Service
GPS coordinates: 27.52307,-82.64391
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:19
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