Where It's Located
The Culiacán Mexico Temple is planned for a 5-acre site near the Culiacán River off Avenida Milenium, between Miguel Tamayo Espinoza de los Monteros and Boulevard José María Figueroa Díaz in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The project also includes an adjacent patron housing building.
Because the temple is still in the planning phase, it is not yet open for temple worship or public visits.
Getting There
The nearest major airport is Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL), which serves Culiacán with flights from several major cities in Mexico. Travelers from the United States typically connect through hubs such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, or Tijuana before continuing to Culiacán. The future temple site is approximately a 20- to 30-minute drive from the airport, depending on traffic.
A Bit of History
The Culiacán Mexico Temple was announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the October 2021 General Conference. It will become the first temple in the state of Sinaloa. At the time of the announcement, Mexico was home to approximately 1.5 million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in around 1,850 congregations, more than any country outside the United States. Missionary work in Mexico began in 1875.
On February 18, 2025, the Church announced the temple site in Culiacán. An official exterior rendering was released on March 23, 2026, providing the first look at the temple's design. The project remains in the planning and approval phase, and no groundbreaking date has been announced.
Design and Architecture
Plans call for a one-story temple containing approximately 10,000 square feet of floor space. The design features a single attached central tower and will include one instruction room, one sealing room, and one baptistry. The temple site sits at an elevation of approximately 97 feet above sea level.
The released rendering depicts a light-colored temple with a traditional design, landscaped grounds, and a prominent central tower that will serve as a recognizable landmark for members throughout Sinaloa. Additional details about the building's exterior materials and interior finishes have not yet been announced.
Final Thoughts
The Culiacán Mexico Temple represents another important milestone in the continued growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. Once completed, it will bring temple worship much closer to members throughout Sinaloa while becoming the state's first house of the Lord. As the project progresses, future announcements will provide details about the groundbreaking, public open house, and dedication.
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