Asuncion Paraguay Temple, Asuncion
The Asunción Paraguay Temple is the 112th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
On April 2, 2000 an announcement was made that the LDS Church was planning to build a temple in Paraguay. Although there were already eleven other dedicated temples in South America, the Asunción Temple was the first temple to be built in Paraguay. The Asunción Temple will serve more than 68,000 members in the area.
In 1977 Paraguay became its own mission area and soon after converts to the LDS Church began to increase. In the year following the announcement 400 people were baptized into the Church. Currently, there are approximately more than 152,000 Mormon members in Paraguay. On February 3, 2001 the site for the Asunción Paraguay Temple was dedicated and a groundbreaking ceremony was held. An open house was held Saturday May 4-11, 2002. This allowed Mormons and those not of the Mormon faith to see the inside of the temple and learn more about what takes place inside.
On April 2, 2000 an announcement was made that the LDS Church was planning to build a temple in Paraguay. Although there were already eleven other dedicated temples in South America, the Asunción Temple was the first temple to be built in Paraguay. The Asunción Temple will serve more than 68,000 members in the area.
In 1977 Paraguay became its own mission area and soon after converts to the LDS Church began to increase. In the year following the announcement 400 people were baptized into the Church. Currently, there are approximately more than 152,000 Mormon members in Paraguay. On February 3, 2001 the site for the Asunción Paraguay Temple was dedicated and a groundbreaking ceremony was held. An open house was held Saturday May 4-11, 2002. This allowed Mormons and those not of the Mormon faith to see the inside of the temple and learn more about what takes place inside.
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Sight Name: Asuncion Paraguay Temple
Sight Location: Asuncion, Paraguay (See walking tours in Asuncion)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Asuncion, Paraguay (See walking tours in Asuncion)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Asuncion, Paraguay
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Asuncion Introduction Walking Tour
Sitting proudly on the eastern bank of the mighty Paraguay River is the vibrant capital of Paraguay, Asunción.
Established in 1537 by the Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar y Espinosa, this city is one of the oldest in South America. Its official name reads "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" which means “Our Lady of the Assumption.” The fort that preceded the city was founded on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Established in 1537 by the Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar y Espinosa, this city is one of the oldest in South America. Its official name reads "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" which means “Our Lady of the Assumption.” The fort that preceded the city was founded on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles