The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Groundbreaking of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
The groundbreaking of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple was presided over by Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, the second counselor in the Central America Area presidency, on Dec. 3, 2022. The congregation was also addressed by Rogelia Morán — a pioneer of the Church from Chimaltenango, Guatemala — who spoke of her gratitude for the groundbreaking.
In his prayer dedicating the site, given in Spanish, Elder Giuffra said, “May the neighbors and everyone who passes by this sacred ground feel the influence of Thy Spirit that flows from this place so that they have the desire to know more about this sacred building.”
Timeline of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
October
04
2020
Announced
President Russell M. Nelson announced a house of the Lord for the greater Guatemala City area in Guatemala on Oct. 4, 2020, during October 2020 general conference.
December
03
2022
Groundbreaking
The temple’s groundbreaking ceremony was held Dec. 3, 2022, with Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, a General Authority Seventy and the second counselor in the Central America Area presidency, presiding.
August
27
2026
Open house
A public open house for the temple was held from Aug. 27 to Sept. 12, 2026. A media day was also held Aug. 24, and invited guests toured the building Aug. 25-26, 2026.
October
11
2026
Dedication
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple on Oct. 11, 2026, during a single session.
Architecture and Design of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
A two-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet, the Miraflores temple stands on a 1.5-acre site.
Among the motifs in the temple’s design is that of the monja blanca. In addition to being Guatemala’s national flower, it’s a symbol of peace, resilience, beauty and spiritual calm. The name, “white nun orchid” in English, comes from the shape of its petals, which look like a nun in prayer, wrapped in a white robe.
Interior Photos of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
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The celestial room of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The recommend desk of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The baptistry of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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A staircase inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The design of Guatemala's national flower, the monja blanca, is shown on staircase railing inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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A painting of the Savior inside a hallway of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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An instruction room inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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An art-glass design inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The bride's room of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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A chandelier inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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A waiting area inside the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple in Guatemala.
Fact #2
The first house of the Lord built in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the first built in Lima, Peru, were dedicated 13 months apart from each other. Ground was broken for the second temple in each city (both also being the fourth temple in their respective countries) three and a half years apart.
Fact #3
When the groundbreaking took place, Guatemala had approximately 287,400 Latter-day Saints among 439 congregations.
Fact #4
Guatemala City’s second temple dedication is planned for the same day as the Ephraim Utah Temple’s dedication.
This will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple in Guatemala.
Fact #2
The first house of the Lord built in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the first built in Lima, Peru, were dedicated 13 months apart from each other. Ground was broken for the second temple in each city (both also being the fourth temple in their respective countries) three and a half years apart.
Fact #3
When the groundbreaking took place, Guatemala had approximately 287,400 Latter-day Saints among 439 congregations.
Fact #4
Guatemala City’s second temple dedication is planned for the same day as the Ephraim Utah Temple’s dedication.
