Argentina Bahía Blanca Mission
Mission leaders
Ismael P. and Luciana M. Antuña
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 1711 Chacabuco, Bahía Blanca, C1140 Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Phone
- +54 291 455-7019
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Argentina has historically had strict import rules and fees for packages; check with the mission office before sending anything.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 563 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Mar.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°F / 29°C | 67°F / 19°C | 49 mm |
| Feb | 81°F / 27°C | 66°F / 19°C | 46 mm |
| Mar | 76°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 68 mm |
| Apr | 68°F / 20°C | 56°F / 13°C | 65 mm |
| May | 60°F / 16°C | 49°F / 10°C | 44 mm |
| Jun | 55°F / 13°C | 44°F / 7°C | 26 mm |
| Jul | 54°F / 12°C | 42°F / 6°C | 25 mm |
| Aug | 58°F / 14°C | 45°F / 7°C | 26 mm |
| Sep | 63°F / 17°C | 48°F / 9°C | 43 mm |
| Oct | 68°F / 20°C | 53°F / 12°C | 56 mm |
| Nov | 75°F / 24°C | 58°F / 15°C | 67 mm |
| Dec | 80°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 46 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple — Operating (23 November 2025) · ~0 km
- Buenos Aires Argentina Temple — Operating (17 January 1986) · ~573 km
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple — Site announced (2 October 2022) · ~573 km
The Church in Argentina
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 505,819
- Congregations
- 742 (506 Wards, 236 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 14
- Operating Temples
- 5
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Currency
- ARS
- Country code
- +54
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1980
Culture & food
- Greet with a single cheek kiss (even men in some settings).
- Dinner is late (often 9–10 pm).
- Mate sharing is a social ritual (missionaries may politely decline).
Foods: Asado, Empanadas, Milanesa, Dulce de leche / alfajores
Family groups
- Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission Moms and Friends (LDS)
- Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission
- Argentina Bahia Blanca / Agricol Lozano
- Mission Argentina Bahia Blanca, 1985-87
- Mision Bahia Blanca
- Misioneros Retornados de la Misión Bahia Blanca
- Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission 1981-1983
- Ex Misioneros Uruguayos que sirvieron en Bahia Blanca
- Mis Grandes Amigos de la Mision Bahia Blanca
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Mission Alumni Pte Bluth
- Elder Leiva – 1991-1993 Mision Bahia Blanca Argentina
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources