Mexico City LDS Temple, Mexico City
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Jesse Michael Nix.
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Jesse Michael Nix.
Location map and aerial view of Mexico City LDS Temple. For a larger interactive view, see our Mexico City Map.
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
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
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
Site Information |
| Names: | Mexico City LDS Temple; Mexico City Mexico Temple (official), Mexico City D.F. Mexico Temple, Mexico City Mormon Temple |
| Location: | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Category: | Temples |
| Faith: | Mormonism |
| Status: | active |
| Date: | December 2, 1983 |
| Architecture: | Neo-Gothic |
| Size: | 116,642 square feet |
| Features: | Largest |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 19.465806° N, 99.086672° W (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | Avenida 510 #90, Colonia San Juan de Aragon, Mexico, D.F. 07950 Mexico |
| Phone: | 52 555-747-5031 (temple); 52 5747-4870 (visitor's center) |
| Website: | www.lds.org/temples/ |
| 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. |
| Services: | Endowment sessions held hourly Tue-Sat |
Travel Resources
- Mexico City Map - our detailed interactive map of Mexico City, plus hand-picked links to more
- Mexico City Guided Tours - book sightseeing tours and activities in Mexico City
- Mexico City Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, then book at the guaranteed lowest rate
- Mexico City Hostels - reserve budget lodgings with no booking fees
- Mexico City Travel Forum - tips, answers and advice on Mexico City tourism
Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
- Mexico City Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public - LDS Newsroom
- Mexico City Mexico Temple Facts - LDS Newsroom
- 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
Article last updated: 10/28/2009.
