Mérida Mexico Temple, exterior
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Mérida · Yucatan · Mexico

Mérida Mexico Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
September 25, 1998
Groundbreaking
January 16, 1999
Dedicated
July 8, 2000
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Overview

Mérida Mexico Temple is in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico. It was announced on September 25, 1998. Ground was broken on January 16, 1999. It was dedicated on July 8, 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.

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

Timeline

  1. September 25, 1998Announced
  2. January 16, 1999GroundbreakingCarl B. Pratt
  3. June 24, 2000 – July 1, 2000Public open house
  4. July 8, 2000DedicatedBy Thomas S. Monson

6 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level34 feet
Order of dedication92nd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area1.53 acres
Floor area10,700 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center

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