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Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple
211th dedicated temple in operation
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Services
NO visitors' center open to the publicNO arrival center available
Patron housing available
Distribution center on site (Store Locator)
Announcement:
5 April 2020Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
9 April 2022 by Joaquin E. CostaPublic Open House:
16 October–1 November 2025Dedication:
23 November 2025 by Ulisses SoaresSite:
8.14 acres | 3.3 hectaresExterior Finish:
Portuguese Moleanos limestoneArchitectural Features:
Single attached towerOrdinance Rooms:
Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:
23,400 square feet | 2,174 square metersHeight:
98 feet 4 inches | 30.0 metersElevation:
134 feet | 41 metersTemple Facts
The Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple was the fifth temple built in Argentina, following the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple (1986), the Córdoba Argentina Temple (2015), the Salta Argentina Temple (2024), and the Mendoza Argentina Temple (2024).
Temple History
Announcement
On April 5, 2020, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple at the closing session of the 190th Annual General Conference. The temple would be the fifth constructed in the nation of Argentina and would help reach Church members living in the southern half of the country. There were more than 450,000 Argentinian members organized into over 100 stakes and districts.1
Site
On February 9, 2022, the location for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple was announced as an 8.14-acre site in the Aldea Romana neighborhood at the intersection of Avenida Alberto Pedro Cabrera and Luis Vera.2
Rendering
On February 9, 2022, an official exterior rendering was released for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple. Plans called for a single-story temple of approximately 19,000 square feet and a 25,000-square-foot ancillary building, offering patron housing and a distribution center.
Groundbreaking
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, ground was broken for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple in the presence of Church members and community members including local civic leaders. Elder Joaquin E. Costa of the Quorum of the Seventy presided. The 19,000-square-foot temple would be constructed on a 8.14-acre site in the Aldea Romana neighborhood along with a 25,000-square-foot ancillary building housing patron accommodations and a distribution center. In his dedicatory prayer, Elder Costa said: "We thank the authorities of the different governments through the many years that the gospel has been shared here. We are grateful for the tolerance and openness to receive missionaries, allow construction and provide a safe environment for the restored Church of Jesus Christ to grow in Bahía Blanca and southern Argentina."3
Open House and Dedication
A public open house for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple was held Thursday, October 16, through Saturday, November 1, 2025, excluding Sundays. Before the public portion of the open house, a media day was held on Monday, October 13, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the temple on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The dedicatory session was broadcast to all congregations in the temple district.4
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, "Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at General Conference," 5 Apr. 2020.
- "Groundbreaking Announced for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 9 Feb. 2022.
- "Construction Begins for Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 9 Apr. 2022.
- "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Two Temples in South America," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 14 Apr. 2025.
