Guatemala Cobán/Belize Mission
Mission leaders
Luis A. and Aida E. Urizar
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
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; 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.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: very-wet · about 2076 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F / 22°C | 58°F / 14°C | 60 mm |
| Feb | 75°F / 24°C | 58°F / 15°C | 56 mm |
| Mar | 79°F / 26°C | 60°F / 16°C | 54 mm |
| Apr | 81°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 82 mm |
| May | 80°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 238 mm |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 347 mm |
| Jul | 76°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 301 mm |
| Aug | 77°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 335 mm |
| Sep | 76°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 423 mm |
| Oct | 74°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 335 mm |
| Nov | 72°F / 22°C | 60°F / 16°C | 193 mm |
| Dec | 71°F / 22°C | 58°F / 15°C | 79 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
Spanish, Q'eqchi', English
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
- Cobán Guatemala Temple — Operating (9 June 2024) · ~0 km
- Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Operating (14 December 1984) · ~94 km
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple — Under construction (14 March 2026) · ~119 km
- Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple — Operating (11 December 2011) · ~142 km
The Church in Guatemala
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 297,143
- Congregations
- 441 (296 Wards, 145 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 7
- Operating Temples
- 3
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
- Currency
- GTQ
- Country code
- +502
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Greet with "Buenos días/tardes"; be formal with elders.
- Respect Maya traditions and dress.
- Many homes have dirt or tile floors—be humble and gracious.
Foods: Pepián, Tamales and chuchitos, Black beans and tortillas, Atol (warm corn drink)
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources