Temple Worship

The first international temple announced under Pres. Oaks just got a site location

Latter-day Saints in Otavalo, Ecuador, react to the news that a new temple will be built in their city
Latter-day Saints in Otavalo, Ecuador, react to the news that a new temple will be built in their city. Photo taken on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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The location of the future Otavalo Ecuador Temple—one of three Latter-day Saint temples announced under church President Dallin H. Oaks’ leadership—has officially been determined.

The Otavalo Ecuador Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was first announced less than six months ago on May 14 during a devotional for local church members.

Of the three temples that have been announced under President Oaks’ leadership so far, the Otavalo temple was the first international one and is the first to have a site map released.

The Portland Maine and Marysville Washington temples announced under President Oaks remain in planning and design stages.

Visit the Deseret News to view the site map and learn more about recent progress on temples.

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