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Peru Tacna Mission

LanguageSpanish
Local time—
Mission leadersChristopher H. and Kristine D. Clason
Nearest templeArequipa Peru TempleAbout 140 mi (226 km) from Tacna
Climate56–72°F / 14–22°C
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The Peru Tacna Mission is one of 17 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peru, centered on Tacna. Below you’ll find tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized1 July 2026
  • Mission leadersChristopher H. and Kristine D. Clason began serving around July 2026, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Spanish and Quechua; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Arequipa Peru Temple, about 140 mi (226 km) from Tacna.
  • WeatherNear Tacna, the warmest month is usually September (average high about 72°F / 22°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 56°F / 14°C), with roughly 222 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are February.
  • The Church herePeru has about 667,836 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

We haven’t verified this mission’s office address, phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Christopher H. and Kristine D. Clason

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.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: arid · about 222 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Feb.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan68°F / 20°C59°F / 15°C80 mm
Feb67°F / 19°C59°F / 15°C85 mm
Mar68°F / 20°C59°F / 15°C40 mm
Apr70°F / 21°C59°F / 15°C2 mm
May71°F / 22°C58°F / 15°C0 mm
Jun71°F / 21°C57°F / 14°C0 mm
Jul71°F / 22°C56°F / 14°C0 mm
Aug71°F / 22°C56°F / 14°C0 mm
Sep72°F / 22°C58°F / 14°C0 mm
Oct71°F / 22°C58°F / 14°C1 mm
Nov70°F / 21°C58°F / 14°C7 mm
Dec69°F / 21°C59°F / 15°C17 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, Quechua

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
Arequipa Peru Temple
Arequipa Peru Temple · Photo: Dmm1169 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The Church in Peru

Members & congregations
Official Languages
Quechua (Peru)
Church Membership
667,836
Congregations
809 (684 Wards, 125 Branches)
Number of Missions
15
Operating Temples
4

Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
America/Lima
Currency
PEN
Country code
+51
U.S. travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Organized
1 July 2026

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • Altitude sickness is real in highland missions: rest and hydrate.
  • Greet with a handshake or a cheek kiss (women).
  • Respect Quechua and Aymara cultures.

Foods: Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Ají de gallina, Papa a la huancaína

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the Peru Tacna Mission?

The mission leaders are Christopher H. and Kristine D. Clason, 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.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the Peru Tacna 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 Peru Tacna Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in Spanish and Quechua. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the Peru Tacna Mission?

Near Tacna, the warmest month is usually September (average high about 72°F / 22°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 56°F / 14°C), with roughly 222 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are February. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the Peru Tacna Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Arequipa Peru Temple (about 226 km) and Cochabamba Bolivia Temple (about 439 km).

When was the Peru Tacna Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 1 July 2026.

Other missions in Peru

Other missions nearby

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