Colombia Bogotá South Mission
Mission leaders
Thomas C. and Rebecca Edwards Fredrick
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Calle 72 # 10-07, Oficina 303, Edificio Liberty Seguros, Bogota, Distrito Capital, Colombia
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: high-altitude · about 963 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 38 mm |
| Feb | 70°F / 21°C | 50°F / 10°C | 65 mm |
| Mar | 69°F / 20°C | 51°F / 10°C | 125 mm |
| Apr | 67°F / 20°C | 50°F / 10°C | 151 mm |
| May | 66°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 111 mm |
| Jun | 65°F / 18°C | 49°F / 10°C | 70 mm |
| Jul | 65°F / 18°C | 49°F / 9°C | 48 mm |
| Aug | 67°F / 19°C | 48°F / 9°C | 49 mm |
| Sep | 68°F / 20°C | 48°F / 9°C | 62 mm |
| Oct | 68°F / 20°C | 49°F / 9°C | 104 mm |
| Nov | 67°F / 20°C | 49°F / 10°C | 116 mm |
| Dec | 68°F / 20°C | 48°F / 9°C | 55 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
- Bogotá Colombia Temple — Operating (24 April 1999) · ~0 km
- Medellín Colombia Temple — Site announced (6 October 2024) · ~245 km
- Cali Colombia Temple — Under construction (1 March 2025) · ~301 km
The Church in Colombia
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 223,090
- Congregations
- 260 (182 Wards, 78 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 5
- Operating Temples
- 2
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Currency
- COP
- Country code
- +57
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 27 Jan 1992
Culture & food
- Colombians are courteous; greet with a handshake.
- Use "usted" widely.
- Follow mission safety guidance closely.
Foods: Bandeja paisa, Arepas, Ajiaco, Empanadas
Family groups
- Bogota South Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Mision Colombia Bogota Sur Facebook Group
- Mision Colombia Bogota Sur 2008-13 Group
- Reencuentro (Pres. Gimenez y Villareal) Group
- Mision Colombia Bogota Sur 2003 a 2007 Group
- Retornados de Bogota Sur en Peru Group
- Colombia Bogota South Mission Facebook Group
- Mision Bogota Sur – Presidentes Cahill y Fajardo Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources