El Salvador San Salvador West Mission
The El Salvador San Salvador West Mission is one of 3 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in El Salvador, centered on San Salvador. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Mission leadersAristóteles S. and Loryn E. Galán began serving around July 2025, according to the Church Newsroom.
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Spanish; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Guatemala City Guatemala Temple, about 111 mi (178 km) from San Salvador.
- WeatherNear San Salvador, the warmest month is usually March (average high about 96°F / 36°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 70°F / 21°C), with roughly 1,726 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June, September and October.
- The Church hereEl Salvador has about 132,399 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
- Apartado Postal #81, Correos Multiplaza, CP Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador
Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
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
Aristóteles S. and Loryn E. Galán
Serving since July 2025 · new leaders expected July 2028
Source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
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: their weekly 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.
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: tropical, hot-summer · about 1726 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Sep, Oct.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°F / 33°C | 70°F / 21°C | 2 mm |
| Feb | 93°F / 34°C | 71°F / 21°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | 96°F / 36°C | 73°F / 23°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | 96°F / 35°C | 74°F / 24°C | 61 mm |
| May | 91°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 258 mm |
| Jun | 87°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 329 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 147 mm |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 220 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 322 mm |
| Oct | 86°F / 30°C | 72°F / 22°C | 239 mm |
| Nov | 87°F / 30°C | 71°F / 22°C | 71 mm |
| Dec | 89°F / 32°C | 70°F / 21°C | 13 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
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
- Santa Ana El Salvador Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · about 32 mi (52 km) from San Salvador
- Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Operating (14 December 1984) · about 111 mi (178 km) from San Salvador
- Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple — Operating (17 March 2013) · about 135 mi (218 km) from San Salvador
- Cobán Guatemala Temple — Operating (9 June 2024) · about 147 mi (236 km) from San Salvador
The Church in El Salvador
Members & congregations
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 132,399
- Congregations
- 154 (126 Wards, 28 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 3
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- America/El_Salvador
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +503
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Salvadorans are known as hardworking and friendly.
- Follow mission safety guidance closely.
Foods: Pupusas with curtido, Yuca frita, Tamales, Horchata
Family groups
Connect with other families
- Misión El Savador San Salvador Oeste 1996-1999 Group
- El Salvador San Salvador West/Belize Mission Group
- MISIÓN EL SALVADOR SAN SALVADOR OESTE 2000 AL 2004 Group
- Hermanas – San Salvador West/Belize Mission Group
- Mision El Salvador San Salvador Oeste Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Common questions
Quick answers
Who is the mission president of the El Salvador San Salvador West Mission?
The mission leaders are Aristóteles S. and Loryn E. Galán, who began serving around July 2025, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2028.
What is the El Salvador San Salvador West Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at Apartado Postal #81, Correos Multiplaza, CP Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador. 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 El Salvador San Salvador West 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 El Salvador San Salvador West Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Spanish. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the El Salvador San Salvador West Mission?
Near San Salvador, the warmest month is usually March (average high about 96°F / 36°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 70°F / 21°C), with roughly 1,726 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June, September and October. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
What temples are near the El Salvador San Salvador West Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Guatemala City Guatemala Temple (about 178 km), Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple (about 218 km) and Cobán Guatemala Temple (about 236 km).
Other missions in El Salvador
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources