Mission guide
Mexico Mexico City West Mission
The Mexico Mexico City West Mission serves communities west of Mexico City in the heart of Mexico.
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"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 and the main language of Mexico City and the surrounding area.
At a glance
- Country
- Mexico
- Main city
- Mexico City, 9,209,944 people (2020)
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
- Climate
- Subtropical highland climate, with a wet season from May through October and a cool, sunny dry season from November through April
- Church in Mexico
- 1,534,058 members, 230 stakes, 1,878 congregations
- Mission area
- West of Mexico City, about 9 million residents when the mission was formed
A short history of the area
Mexico City became a municipality in 1524 and was officially called Ciudad de México by 1585. Today, it is the most populous city in North America and sits on the former bed of Lake Texcoco.
The Church here
- 1870sMexico’s success in securing religious liberty led Brigham Young to conclude that the time had come to take 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, to become 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.
- 2001The Mexico Mexico City West Mission was formed from parts of the Mexico City North, Mexico City South, and Mexico City East Missions.
Temples nearby
Mexico City Benemérito Mexico Temple
Announced · Near Mexico City
Mexico City Mexico Temple
Dedicated December 2, 1983 · Near Mexico City
Toluca Mexico Temple
Announced · About 25 miles from Mexico City
Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
Announced · About 35 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
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
Foods to try
- Tacos de barbacoa (tacos filled with slow-cooked meat)
- Enchiladas (tortillas covered with chile sauce and filled with savory ingredients)
- Gorditas (thick corn cakes filled with savory ingredients)
- Pozole (a traditional soup made with hominy and meat)
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 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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