Mission guide
Mexico Mexico City Southeast Mission
The Mexico Mexico City Southeast Mission serves in Mexico City, a historic capital built on the former Lake Texcoco.
- Spanish
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About the mission
Spanish is the language spoken in the mission and throughout Mexico. Missionaries and families will hear both formal Spanish and local terms such as chilango, an informal name for Mexico City residents.
At a glance
- Country
- Mexico
- Main city
- Mexico City (9,209,944 people, 2020)
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
- Climate
- Subtropical highland, with a wet season from May through October and a dry season from November through April
- Church in Mexico
- 1,534,058 members, 230 stakes, 1,878 congregations, 34 missions
A short history of the area
After the siege of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the city was rebuilt according to Spanish urban standards. It became a federal district in 1824 and was officially renamed Ciudad de México, or CDMX, in 2016.
The Church here
- 1870sMexico’s progress toward religious liberty encouraged Brigham Young to send the restored gospel to Mexico.
- 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, becoming the first in Church history to receive temple ordinances in a language other than English.
- 1961A stake was organized in Mexico City, the first Spanish-speaking stake in the Church.
- 1983A temple was dedicated in Mexico City.
- 2011The Mexico Mexico City Southeast Mission was created through a realignment of missions in Mexico City.
Temples nearby
Mexico City Benemérito Mexico Temple
Announced · Near Mexico City
Mexico City Mexico Temple
Dedicated December 2, 1983 · Near Mexico City
Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
Announced · About 30 miles from Mexico City
Toluca Mexico Temple
Announced · About 40 miles from Mexico City
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 está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Tacos de barbacoa (tacos filled with slow-cooked meat)
- Enchiladas (tortillas covered with chile sauce and fillings)
- Pozole (a traditional soup made with hominy and meat)
- Pulque (a traditional fermented drink often served in pulquerías)
Fun facts
- Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of only two capitals in the Americas founded by Indigenous peoples.
- The city sits on the former bed of Lake Texcoco and has sunk as much as 9 meters in some areas since the beginning of the 20th century.
- Mexico City’s Metro is 225.9 kilometers long, has 12 lines and 195 stations, and transports 4.4 million people every day.
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