México City México Temple |
26th operating temple; currently closed for renovation; anticipated to reopen in summer 2008 |
© 2005, George and Audrey DeLange. All rights reserved.
Location: Avenida 510 no. 90, Colonia San Juan de Aragón, México City, Distrito Federal, México.
Phone Number: (52) 555-747-5031.
Site: 7 acres.
Exterior Finish: White cast stone made with ornate adaptations of ancient Mayan designs especially on the upper portion of the temple.
Temple Design: Modern adaptation of ancient Mayan architecture.
Number of Rooms: Four ordinance rooms and eleven sealing.
Total Floor Area: 116,642 square feet.
Announcement: 3 April 1976 Phone Number: (52) 555-747-5031.
Site: 7 acres.
Exterior Finish: White cast stone made with ornate adaptations of ancient Mayan designs especially on the upper portion of the temple.
Temple Design: Modern adaptation of ancient Mayan architecture.
Number of Rooms: Four ordinance rooms and eleven sealing.
Total Floor Area: 116,642 square feet.
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 25 November 1979 by Boyd K. Packer
Public Open House: 9–19 November 1983
Dedication: 2–4 December 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Temple Facts
The México City México Temple was the first temple built in Mexico.
The México City México Temple is the largest temple outside of the United States.
The México City México Temple is one of five temples featuring an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates. (The other four temples are the Los Angeles California Temple, Washington D.C. Temple, Jordan River Utah Temple, and Seattle Washington Temple.)
Renovation
The México City México Temple closed March 30, 2007, for extensive renovations and repairs expected to take up to 14 months. Work includes new furnishings and an overhaul of the exterior.
