Guayaquil Ecuador Temple, exterior
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Guayaquil · Ecuador

Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
March 31, 1982
Groundbreaking
August 10, 1996
Dedicated
August 1, 1999

Overview

Guayaquil Ecuador Temple is in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It was announced on March 31, 1982. Ground was broken on August 10, 1996. It was dedicated on August 1, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

  1. March 31, 1982Announced
  2. August 10, 1996GroundbreakingRichard G. Scott
  3. June 23, 1999 – July 17, 1999Public open house
  4. August 1, 1999DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

7 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level58 feet
Order of dedication58th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area6.2 acres
Floor area45,000 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing

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