[4] Peru's only previous operating temple, which served approximately 114 stakes and districts, was dedicated in Lima by Gordon B. Hinckley in January 1986.

Due to the large number of church members attending in Lima, patrons sometimes waited for hours to participate in ordinance work.

"[citation needed] The temple was constructed adjacent to the Campo Eterno cemetery on the Mansiche Highway that leads to Huanchaco.

[5] Rafael E. Pino, of the Seventy, presided over a groundbreaking ceremony on 14 September 2011,[6] with an official rendering of the completed building also released.

[4] In connection with the dedication, a cultural celebration was held in the Coliseo Gran Chimu sports arena on 20 June 2015.