Mission guide
Mexico Culiacan Mission
The Mexico Culiacan Mission serves Spanish-speaking communities in and around Culiacán, a historic city in Sinaloa.
- 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.
About the mission
Spanish is the mission language. Families can expect their missionary to serve in a hot, semi-arid region with very warm summers and milder winters.
At a glance
- Country
- Mexico, in the state of Sinaloa
- Main city
- Culiacán, 808,416 people in 2020
- Time zone
- Mazatlán Time (UTC−7)
- Climate
- Hot semi-arid, with very hot and humid summers and milder winters
- Church in Mexico
- 1,534,058 members, 230 stakes, 1,878 congregations, 34 missions, 583 FamilySearch Centers, 14 temples
A short history of the area
Culiacán became a city on July 21, 1823, and was named the capital of Sinaloa on October 13, 1830. Today, the city is known for its location at the meeting point of two rivers, its botanical garden, and its warm climate.
The Church here
- 1875The Church first sent missionaries to Mexico after portions of the Book of Mormon were translated into Spanish.
- 1877Missionaries baptized the first converts in Hermosillo.
- 1879A branch was organized in Mexico City.
- 1895Mexico's first stake, the Juarez Stake, was created.
- 1936–1946Tensions with returning mission leadership led to a painful schism in the Church in Mexico before members were reconciled.
- 1944–1945Temple ordinances were translated into Spanish, and Mexican Saints traveled to Mesa, Arizona, to receive temple ordinances in Spanish.
- 1961A stake was organized in Mexico City, the first Spanish-speaking stake in the Church.
- 1983A temple was dedicated in Mexico City.
- 1987The Mexico Culiacán Mission was created.
Temples nearby
Culiacán Mexico Temple
Announced · Near Culiacan
Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple
Dedicated February 27, 2000 · About 370 miles from Culiacan
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
- Aguachile (shrimp marinated with lime juice, chiles, and other fresh ingredients)
- Ceviche (seafood cured with lime juice and mixed with vegetables)
- Tacos gobernador (shrimp tacos often prepared with cheese and vegetables)
- Chilorio (seasoned, slow-cooked pork)
Fun facts
- The Culiacán Botanical Garden covers 10 hectares, contains more than 2,000 plants, and features Encounters by James Turrell.
- The Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa holds the fifth-largest meteorite on Earth.
- Culiacán's dancing fountains are programmed to move to typical Sinaloan music, with shows presented daily.
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