Lima Peru Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: April 1, 1981
Groundbreaking: September 11, 1982
Dedicated: January 10, 1986

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Overview

Lima Peru Temple is in Lima, Peru. It was announced on April 1, 1981. Ground was broken on September 11, 1982. It was dedicated on January 10, 1986 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

April 1, 1981Announced
September 11, 1982GroundbreakingBoyd K. Packer
December 11, 1985 – December 28, 1985Public open house
January 10, 1986DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

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

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	812 feet
Height	112 feet
Order of dedication	38th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	4.5 acres
Floor area	9,600 square feet

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