Antofagasta Chile Temple
The Antofagasta Chile Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Antofagasta, Chile.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 7, 2019. The Antofagasta Chile Temple was announced concurrently with 7 other temples. At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 162.
On November 27, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Elder Juan Pablo Villar, a General Authority Seventy and a member of the South America South Area Presidency, presiding. This will be the third temple in Chile.
See also
Temples in Chile ( )
= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed