Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

The temple was announced by at a press conference by Gordon B. Hinckley, on behalf of the First Presidency. Three others were announced at the same time: the Denver Colorado, Boise Idaho, and Taipei Taiwan temples. During site visits for selection of the temple, Hinckley examined several potential locations. He later recounted visiting one site where trucks coming up the hill had to strain their engines, creating terrible noise. This date coincided with Ecuador's independence day. After spending one to two days at the temple, they would then travel another three days by bus to return to their homes. This included media representatives from seven television channels, a radio station, seven newspapers, and two magazines who participated in a special tour. On July 31, 1999, the night before the dedication, approximately 22,000 members attended a regional conference held in a large soccer stadium. In the dedicatory prayer, Hinckley declared that with the completion of the temple, God had given to church members in Ecuador every blessing of the restored gospel. == Design and architecture ==

The building has a classic modern design. According to the church, the temple was described by members, non-members, and the press as “the most beautiful building in Ecuador”. The temple has four ordinance rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry. == Temple leadership and admittance ==

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each typically serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. Serving from 1999 to 2002, J. Lynn Shawcroft was the first president, with Dorothea Shawcroft serving as matron. As of 2023, Fernando E. Gallegos is the president, with Adriana Cevallos de Calderón serving as matron. Admittance A public open house was held from June 23 to July 17, 1999. ==See also==