Mission guide
Mexico Cuernavaca Mission
The Mexico Cuernavaca Mission serves a large region of central and southern Mexico, where Spanish is the main language.
- Spanish
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About the mission
Spanish is the mission language and the everyday language throughout the area. Missionaries serve in cities, coastal communities, and mountain regions across the mission.
At a glance
- Country
- Mexico
- Main city
- Cuernavaca, 341,029 people (2020)
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
- Climate
- Tropical savanna, with mild temperatures and most rain in summer
- Church in Mexico
- 1,534,058 members, 230 stakes, 1,878 congregations
- Mission area
- Morelos and Guerrero, including Acapulco, Ixtapa, and Iguala
A short history of the area
Cuernavaca became the capital of the new State of Morelos in 1869. It is known as the “City of Eternal Spring” because of its mild climate. Today, the city is about a 90-minute drive from Mexico City and has a population of more than 341,000.
The Church here
- 1877After portions of the Book of Mormon were translated into Spanish, missionaries baptized the first converts in Hermosillo.
- 1879A branch was organized in Mexico City.
- 1936–1946Tensions with returning mission leadership led to a painful schism in the Church in Mexico before members were reconciled.
- 1944Temple ordinances were translated into Spanish.
- 1945Mexican Saints traveled to Mesa, Arizona, and became the first in Church history to receive temple ordinances in a language other than English.
- 1961A stake was organized in Mexico City.
- 1983A temple was dedicated in Mexico City.
- 2006The Mexico Cuernavaca Mission opened after its boundaries were created from missions in Mexico City. The mission included Morelos and Guerrero and cities such as Acapulco, Ixtapa, and Iguala.
Temples nearby
Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
Announced · Near Cuernavaca
Mexico City Benemérito Mexico Temple
Announced · About 35 miles from Cuernavaca
Mexico City Mexico Temple
Dedicated December 2, 1983 · About 35 miles from Cuernavaca
Toluca Mexico Temple
Announced · About 35 miles from Cuernavaca
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
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
Foods to try
- Mole (a rich sauce often made with chiles and spices)
- Pulque (a traditional fermented agave drink)
- Traditional candies (local sweets mentioned in connection with Cuernavaca)
- Honey (a food associated with the area)
Fun facts
- Cuernavaca’s Teopanzolco archaeological site may be older than the Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan.
- Salto de San Antón waterfall is 36 metres high.
- Timothy Leary tried psilocybin mushrooms in Cuernavaca in the summer of 1960.
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