Peru Lima Northeast Mission
Mission leaders
Gary A. and Carol L. Porter
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 and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
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; 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: arid · about 70 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F / 27°C | 68°F / 20°C | 14 mm |
| Feb | 83°F / 28°C | 71°F / 22°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | 83°F / 28°C | 70°F / 21°C | 18 mm |
| Apr | 80°F / 26°C | 67°F / 19°C | 3 mm |
| May | 74°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 1 mm |
| Jun | 71°F / 22°C | 58°F / 15°C | 1 mm |
| Jul | 70°F / 21°C | 57°F / 14°C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 69°F / 21°C | 56°F / 14°C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 70°F / 21°C | 57°F / 14°C | 2 mm |
| Oct | 72°F / 22°C | 59°F / 15°C | 4 mm |
| Nov | 74°F / 24°C | 61°F / 16°C | 1 mm |
| Dec | 78°F / 25°C | 65°F / 18°C | 8 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
- Lima Peru Temple — Operating (10 January 1986) · ~0 km
- Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple — Operating (14 January 2024) · ~0 km
- Huancayo Peru Temple — Announced (1 October 2023) · ~198 km
- Chorrillos Peru Temple — Announced (6 April 2025) · ~343 km
The Church in Peru
- Official Languages
- Quechua (Peru)
- Church Membership
- 667,836
- Congregations
- 809 (684 Wards, 125 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 15
- Operating Temples
- 4
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Lima
- Currency
- PEN
- Country code
- +51
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2024
Culture & food
- Altitude sickness is real in highland missions: rest and hydrate.
- Greet with a handshake or a cheek kiss (women).
- Respect Quechua and Aymara cultures.
Foods: Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Ají de gallina, Papa a la huancaína
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources