The Mexico City LDS Temple (officially named the Mexico City Mexico Temple) in northeast Mexico City was dedicated in 1983. Designed in the style of an ancient Mayan temple, it is the largest LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) temple outside the United States.

History of Mexico City LDS Temple

Mormons believe that after Christ rose from the dead in Jerusalem, he appeared to the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, including the Mayans.

Construction on the Mexico City Mexico Temple began on November 25, 1979. After completion, a public open house was held from November 9-19, 1983, to allow non-Mormons to tour the temple. The temple was dedicated on December 2, 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley, becoming the 26th operating Mormon temple worldwide.

What to See at Mexico City LDS Temple

The Mexico City Mormon Temple stands on 7 acres in the northeast area of Mexico City near the airport. The building is made of white cast stone and inspired by ancient Mayan temple architecture. The central tower is topped with a gilded statue of the angel Moroni blowing his trumpet, a typical feature of Mormon temples.

Inside the temple, there are four ordinance rooms and 11 sealing rooms, covering a total area of 116,642 square feet. It is the largest LDS temple outside the United States.

Only Mormons with a temple recommend may enter the temple, but an onsite visitor's center is open to the public and provides information on how "Jesus Christ visited the ancient inhabitants of the Americas after His Resurrection."

Quick Facts on Mexico City LDS Temple

Site Information
Names:	Mexico City LDS Temple
Categories:	temples
Styles:	Gothic Revival style
Dates:	December 2, 1983
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	19.465806° N, 99.086672° W
Address:	Avenida 510 #90 Mexico City, Mexico 07950
Phone:	52 555-747-5031 (temple); 52 5747-4870 (visitor's center)
Hours:	Temple not open to the public; Mormon visitors must bring a temple recommend to enter. Visitor's center open to public Mon-Fri 10-8:30, Sat 9-8:30, Sun 10-9.
Lodging:	View hotels near Mexico City LDS Temple

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

References

1. Mexico City Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public - LDS Newsroom
2. Mexico City Mexico Temple Facts - LDS Newsroom
3. Mexico City D.F., Mexico Temple - George And Audrey DeLange

More Information

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - official website
• Mormonism - ReligionFacts
• Photos of Mexico City LDS Temple - here on Sacred Destinations