Where It's Located
The Caracas Venezuela Temple is located in Urb. Caurimare, Avenida C con Calle C-1, in the Baruta municipality of Caracas, Venezuela. The temple sits on a 0.5-acre site in a residential area of the city and includes an arrival center and a distribution center. It serves members throughout much of Venezuela.
Getting There
The nearest major airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), which serves Caracas and is Venezuela's primary international gateway. Travelers from the United States typically reach Caracas by connecting through major Latin American hubs such as Panama City, Bogotá, or Santo Domingo, as nonstop commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela are currently limited. From the airport, the temple is approximately a 45- to 60-minute drive, depending on traffic.
A Bit of History
The Caracas Venezuela Temple was announced by President Gordon B. Hinckley on September 30, 1995, becoming the first temple in Venezuela. During the planning process, the Church revised the original design, choosing one of the smaller "new generation" temple plans introduced under President Hinckley's direction.
Groundbreaking and site dedication took place on January 10, 1999, with Elder Francisco J. Viñas presiding. Before the temple was built, many Venezuelan members traveled approximately 2,000 miles to the Lima Peru Temple to participate in temple ordinances.
The public toured the temple during an open house from August 5–12, 2000, and President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on August 20, 2000, making it the 96th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today, it serves members across Venezuela while the announced Maracaibo Venezuela Temple progresses through the planning process.
Design and Architecture
The Caracas Venezuela Temple contains approximately 15,332 square feet of floor space. Its exterior is finished in granite and features a single attached spire topped with an angel Moroni statue. The temple stands at an elevation of approximately 2,865 feet above sea level.
Inside, the temple includes two progressive instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry. Though modest in size, its thoughtful design has enabled it to faithfully serve Latter-day Saints throughout Venezuela for more than two decades.
Final Thoughts
The Caracas Venezuela Temple holds a special place in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Venezuela's first temple. Its construction dramatically reduced travel for thousands of faithful members and marked a major milestone in the Church's growth throughout the country. Today, it continues to bless members across Venezuela while standing as an enduring symbol of faith and devotion.
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