Arequipa Peru Temple
The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arequipa, Peru.History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference. The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple. When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.
On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding. On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30. The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares.
In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
