El Salvador Santa Ana Mission
The El Salvador Santa Ana Mission is one of 3 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in El Salvador, centered on Santa Ana. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Mission leadersTodd and Tami Mickelsen began serving around July 2026, 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 78 mi (126 km) from Santa Ana.
- WeatherNear Santa Ana, the warmest month is usually March (average high about 90°F / 32°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 66°F / 19°C), with roughly 1,701 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June and September.
- 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, S.S., San Salvador, El Salvador, C. A., 503-2486-6600
Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
Todd and Tami Mickelsen
Serving since July 2026 · new leaders expected July 2029
Source: Church Newsroom 2026 · 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 1701 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°F / 31°C | 66°F / 19°C | 5 mm |
| Feb | 88°F / 31°C | 66°F / 19°C | 9 mm |
| Mar | 90°F / 32°C | 68°F / 20°C | 17 mm |
| Apr | 89°F / 32°C | 69°F / 21°C | 60 mm |
| May | 86°F / 30°C | 70°F / 21°C | 188 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 69°F / 21°C | 377 mm |
| Jul | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 175 mm |
| Aug | 85°F / 29°C | 69°F / 20°C | 218 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 68°F / 20°C | 317 mm |
| Oct | 82°F / 28°C | 68°F / 20°C | 248 mm |
| Nov | 84°F / 29°C | 67°F / 19°C | 76 mm |
| Dec | 86°F / 30°C | 66°F / 19°C | 14 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) · in or near Santa Ana
- Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Operating (14 December 1984) · about 78 mi (126 km) from Santa Ana
- Cobán Guatemala Temple — Operating (9 June 2024) · about 116 mi (187 km) from Santa Ana
- Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple — Operating (11 December 2011) · about 144 mi (232 km) from Santa Ana
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
- Santa Ana/Belize Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Mision El Salvador Santa Ana/Belice 2011-14 Group
- Mision El Salvador Santa Ana Group
- El Salvador Santa Ana Mission 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 Santa Ana Mission?
The mission leaders are Todd and Tami Mickelsen, who began serving around July 2026, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2029.
What is the El Salvador Santa Ana Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at Apartado Postal #81 Correos Multiplaza, S.S., San Salvador, El Salvador, C. A., 503-2486-6600. 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Mission?
Near Santa Ana, the warmest month is usually March (average high about 90°F / 32°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 66°F / 19°C), with roughly 1,701 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June and September. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
What temples are near the El Salvador Santa Ana Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Guatemala City Guatemala Temple (about 126 km), Cobán Guatemala Temple (about 187 km) and Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple (about 232 km).
Other missions in El Salvador
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources