Mexico Torreón Mission
Mission leaders
Manuel and Genny Zapata
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Apartado Postal 792, 29000 Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: hot-summer, arid · about 146 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F / 22°C | 45°F / 7°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | 79°F / 26°C | 51°F / 10°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | 85°F / 30°C | 56°F / 14°C | 9 mm |
| Apr | 90°F / 32°C | 63°F / 17°C | 1 mm |
| May | 95°F / 35°C | 69°F / 21°C | 6 mm |
| Jun | 97°F / 36°C | 73°F / 23°C | 6 mm |
| Jul | 94°F / 35°C | 73°F / 23°C | 21 mm |
| Aug | 94°F / 34°C | 73°F / 23°C | 18 mm |
| Sep | 89°F / 32°C | 69°F / 21°C | 28 mm |
| Oct | 85°F / 30°C | 62°F / 17°C | 19 mm |
| Nov | 78°F / 26°C | 54°F / 12°C | 7 mm |
| Dec | 73°F / 23°C | 48°F / 9°C | 10 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
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
- Torreón Mexico Temple — Dedication scheduled (22 November 2026) · ~0 km
- Monterrey Mexico Temple — Operating (28 April 2002) · ~317 km
- Culiacán Mexico Temple — Site announced (3 October 2021) · ~408 km
- Chihuahua Mexico Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~434 km
The Church in Mexico
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 1,572,287
- Congregations
- 1,875 (1,401 Wards, 474 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 34
- Operating Temples
- 14
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Monterrey
- Currency
- MXN
- Country code
- +52
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 5 Aug 1968
Culture & food
- Greet everyone in the room; a light handshake or cheek kiss among women is common.
- Use "usted" with older people.
- Family and hospitality are central; accept food graciously.
- Drink only bottled or filtered water.
Foods: Tacos, tamales, and enchiladas, Pozole, Mole, Fresh fruit with chili and lime
Family groups
- Mexico Torreon Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Mexico Torreon Mission Facebook Group
- Mision Mexico Torreon (Presidente Gil) Group
- Mision Mexico Torreon SUD 1990-1992 Group
- Mision Torreon Pres. Livingston (1993-95) Group
- Torreon Mission 2002-2005 (Pres. Alexander) Group
- Torreon Mexico LDS Mission 1975-1976 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources