Mission guide
Argentina Buenos Aires East Mission
The Argentina Buenos Aires East Mission serves in a country shaped by rich history, Spanish language, and strong Church growth.
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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"Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Spanish is the main language used in the mission and throughout Argentina.
At a glance
- Country
- Argentina
- Main city
- Buenos Aires, 3,121,707 people (2022 census)
- Time zone
- Argentina Time (UTC-3)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cool winters
- Church in Argentina
- 491,160 members, 80 stakes, 732 congregations
- Church missions
- 14 missions
A short history of the area
The city played an important role in Argentina's history. The May Revolution began in 1810, independence from Spain was declared in 1816, and Buenos Aires became the seat of the Argentine government in 1880. The city became autonomous in 1994.
The Church here
- 1923German immigrants Wilhelm Friedrichs and Emil Hoppe began preaching the gospel in Buenos Aires.
- 1925Elder Melvin J. Ballard arrived in Buenos Aires in December to dedicate South America for the preaching of the gospel and establish the South American Mission.
- 1935The South American Mission was divided into the Argentine and Brazilian Missions.
- 1940sForeign missionaries were withdrawn from Argentina, and local members assumed leadership of the branches and mission organization.
- 1946Foreign missionaries returned to Argentina.
- 1966A stake was created in Buenos Aires.
- 1972The Argentina East Mission was organized. It was later renamed the Argentina Rosario Mission.
- 1986The Buenos Aires Argentina Temple was dedicated.
- 2015A second Argentine temple was completed in Córdoba.
Temples nearby
Buenos Aires Argentina Temple
Dedicated January 17, 1986 · Near Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple
Announced · Near Buenos Aires
Montevideo Uruguay Temple
Dedicated March 18, 2001 · About 115 miles from Buenos Aires
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- ¿Cómo estás?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Asado (Argentine barbecue, usually featuring grilled meats)
- Empanadas (filled pastries that may be baked or fried)
- Choripán (grilled chorizo served in bread)
- Milanesa (breaded and fried meat cutlet)
Fun facts
- Buenos Aires has more than 280 theaters and is known as the “World’s Capital of Theater.”
- The Buenos Aires Underground opened in 1913, making it the oldest underground system in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Tango was declared part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO on September 30, 2009.
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