Public Invited to Tour the Managua Nicaragua Temple

The first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nicaragua — the Managua Nicaragua Temple — opened its doors to journalists on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, President of the Central America Area, presided over the event. He was joined by Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Temple Department Executive Committee.

Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, President of the Central America Area, speaks to journalists during media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, President of the Central America Area, speaks to journalists during media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Temple Department Executive Committee speaks to journalists during media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Journalists and invited guests tour the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, President of the Central America Area, with journalists and invited guests at media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Temple Department Executive Committee with journalists and invited guests at media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.

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“For thousands of Nicaraguans who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the completion of this temple represents much more than a historic event,” said Elder Giuffra. “It means having, in their own country, a house of the Lord, a sacred place where they can strengthen their faith and more frequently partake of the blessings received in the temple.”

“Temples are the most sacred places on earth,” said Elder Godoy. “They are literally the house of the Lord Jesus Christ, where we can make covenants to be closer to God and Jesus Christ.”

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Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Temple Department Executive Committee leads journalists and invited guests on a tour of the Managua Nicaragua Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 7, 2026.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

María Isabel Jirón, a local member of the Church, shared that the temple has been a constant source of inspiration in her life as she’s sought guidance for important decisions related to her family, her profession and her faith in Jesus Christ.

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María Isabel Jirón, a local member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares her testimony of temples during media day for the Managua Nicaragua Temple on Monday, September 7, 2026.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Following media day and tours for invited guests, a public open house will run from Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 26, 2026 (excluding Sundays).

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will then dedicate the temple on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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Then-Church President Russell M. Nelson first announced plans to build the Managua Nicaragua Temple in April 2018. Ground was broken several years later.

Nicaragua is home to nearly 107,000 Latter-day Saints meeting in 109 congregations.