Argentina Mendoza Mission
Mission leaders
Andres L. and Martha Dorado
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Cabildo Abierto 161, Godoy Cruz, M5504 Mendoza, Argentina
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: cool-winter · about 722 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Mar.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F / 26°C | 60°F / 16°C | 167 mm |
| Feb | 76°F / 25°C | 58°F / 15°C | 126 mm |
| Mar | 71°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 97 mm |
| Apr | 64°F / 18°C | 47°F / 8°C | 74 mm |
| May | 55°F / 13°C | 39°F / 4°C | 48 mm |
| Jun | 50°F / 10°C | 33°F / 1°C | 29 mm |
| Jul | 50°F / 10°C | 32°F / 0°C | 13 mm |
| Aug | 56°F / 13°C | 35°F / 2°C | 33 mm |
| Sep | 62°F / 16°C | 40°F / 4°C | 20 mm |
| Oct | 67°F / 20°C | 45°F / 7°C | 60 mm |
| Nov | 74°F / 24°C | 52°F / 11°C | 71 mm |
| Dec | 78°F / 26°C | 57°F / 14°C | 83 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
- Mendoza Argentina Temple — Operating (22 September 2024) · ~0 km
- Santiago Chile Temple — Operating (15 September 1983) · ~179 km
- Santiago West Chile Temple — Under construction (17 August 2024) · ~179 km
- Viña del Mar Chile Temple — Site announced (1 October 2023) · ~253 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/Mendoza
- Currency
- ARS
- Country code
- +54
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1990
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
- Mendoza Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza Facebook Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza (Presidente Lindahl) Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza Hermanas Facebook Group
- Ex-Misioneros de Mision Mendoza Facebook Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza (M.A.M.) Facebook Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza – Lima Facebook Group
- Companeras de la Mision Mendoza Facebook Group
- Mision Argentina Mendoza 1999-2002 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources