San José Costa Rica Temple

The San José Costa Rica Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Belén, Costa Rica. The intent to build the temple was announced on March 17, 1999, by the church's First Presidency. It is the first in Costa Rica, the second in Central America, and the church's 87th operating temple worldwide. The temple has a single spire with an angel Moroni statue and an exterior of Blanco Guardiano white marble. The temple was designed by architect Alvaro Inigo in collaboration with church architectural and engineering personnel, using a classic modern design. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on April 24, 1999, conducted by Lynn G. Robbins of the Seventy and first counselor in the church's Central America Area. The temple was dedicated on June 4, 2000, by James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency.

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