Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission
The Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission is one of 6 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bolivia, centered on Cochabamba. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Spanish and Quechua; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Cochabamba Bolivia Temple, in the mission area.
- WeatherNear Cochabamba, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 69°F / 21°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 52°F / 11°C), with roughly 4,298 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are December.
- The Church hereBolivia has about 235,773 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Mission office
Address & phone
- Office address
- Casilla de Correo 1375, Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 591-4-411-7207
Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders
Who leads the mission
Not yet verified — not matched in the 2024–2026 Newsroom announcements (the mission may have been renamed). Check your Missionary Portal → About My Mission.
as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
Letters & packages
How to send letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day, usually once a week: their day for errands, letters and rest); 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.
General guidance as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: very-wet, high-altitude · about 4298 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F / 21°C | 59°F / 15°C | 625 mm |
| Feb | 69°F / 20°C | 59°F / 15°C | 531 mm |
| Mar | 68°F / 20°C | 58°F / 15°C | 527 mm |
| Apr | 66°F / 19°C | 57°F / 14°C | 401 mm |
| May | 64°F / 18°C | 55°F / 13°C | 250 mm |
| Jun | 63°F / 17°C | 53°F / 12°C | 212 mm |
| Jul | 62°F / 17°C | 52°F / 11°C | 189 mm |
| Aug | 65°F / 18°C | 52°F / 11°C | 225 mm |
| Sep | 67°F / 20°C | 54°F / 12°C | 259 mm |
| Oct | 68°F / 20°C | 56°F / 14°C | 355 mm |
| Nov | 68°F / 20°C | 57°F / 14°C | 393 mm |
| Dec | 69°F / 20°C | 59°F / 15°C | 593 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
What you’ll speak
Spanish, Quechua
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
Closest temples & distances
- Cochabamba Bolivia Temple — Operating (30 April 2000) · in or near Cochabamba
- La Paz Bolivia Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled (21 November 2026) · about 145 mi (233 km) from Cochabamba
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple — Under construction (8 June 2024) · about 198 mi (319 km) from Cochabamba
- Arequipa Peru Temple — Operating (15 December 2019) · about 362 mi (583 km) from Cochabamba
The Church in Bolivia
Members & congregations
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 235,773
- Congregations
- 290 (220 Wards, 70 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 6
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Currency
- BOB
- Country code
- +591
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Acclimate to altitude slowly.
- Respect Indigenous traditions.
Foods: Salteñas, Silpancho, Sopa de maní, Api with pastel
Family groups
Connect with other families
- Cochabamba Mission Moms and Family Group
- Cochabamba Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Bolivia Cochabamba Mission…The Best! Group
- Mision Bolivia Cochabamba Facebook Group
- Bolivia Cochabamba Mission Facebook Group
- Mision Bolivia Cochabamba Julio 2011-2014 Group
- Mision Bolivia Cochabamba- Era Tenorio Group
- Mision Cochabamba-Bolivia Facebook Group
- Mision Cochabamba / F. Melvin Hammond Group
- Pres. Fallis / Cochabamba Bolivia Mission Group
- Mision Bolivia Cochabamba… Facebook Group
- Sisters of the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission Group
- Mission Bolivia Cochabamba Facebook Group
- Chilenos Retornados Mision Cochabamba Group
- Cochabamba Mission Pres. Hammond 1984-87 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Common questions
Quick answers
What is the Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at Casilla de Correo 1375, Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 591-4-411-7207. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission?
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Spanish and Quechua. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission?
Near Cochabamba, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 69°F / 21°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 52°F / 11°C), with roughly 4,298 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are December. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
What temples are near the Bolivia Cochabamba North Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Cochabamba Bolivia Temple and Arequipa Peru Temple (about 583 km).
Other missions in Bolivia
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources