Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
| Guatemala City Guatemala Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Guatemala City Guatemala Temple | ||||
| Number | 32 | |||
| Dedication | 14 December 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 1.4 acres (0.57 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 11,610 ft2 (1,079 m2) | |||
| Height | 126 ft (38 m) | |||
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| Announced | 1 April 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 12 September 1982, by Richard G. Scott | |||
| Open house | 27 November – 10 December 1984 | |||
| Designed by | Church A&E Services and Jose Asturias | |||
| Location | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 14°35′0.2004″N 90°29′8.1672″W / 14.583389000°N 90.485602000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Natural white Guatemalan marble | |||
| Temple design | Modern adaptation of six-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Guatemala City Guatemala Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The intent to construct the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W. Kimball. A groundbreaking was held on September 12, 1982, and when construction was completed, a public open house was held November 27 to December 10, 1984. The temple was dedicated in sessions held from December 14 to 16, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley, second counselor in the church's First Presidency. It was the church's first temple in Central America and became a regional landmark of the faith. A group of 75 Qʼeqchiʼ Latter-day Saints traveled for two days by foot, paddle boat, and bus to attend the dedication.
The temple is on a 1.43-acre site in Vista Hermosa 1, has six-spires, and an exterior of natural white Guatemalan marble. The interior has four ordinance rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry.