Manaus Brazil Temple, Religious temple in Ponta Negra, Brazil

The Manaus Brazil Temple is a modern structure built from Brazilian granite in Ponta Negra, featuring a prominent tower and light-filled interior spaces. The building accommodates multiple religious ceremonies within rooms designed for prayer and spiritual practice.

The temple was announced in 2007 and completed in 2012, becoming the sixth house of worship established by this faith community in Brazil. Its construction responded to the spiritual needs of a growing population in this remote region.

The name Manaus comes from the Manaós people, and the temple sits in Ponta Negra near the Rio Negro. Its interior uses Brazilian hardwoods such as ipe and tauari, plus local granites like Giallo Ornamental and Azul Imperial, with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and original murals. Like all temples of the church, it is not used for Sunday worship; after dedication only members with a current temple recommend may enter.

The temple stands on a 7.7-acre site along the Rio Negro in the Ponta Negra district. Like all temples of the church, it is not used for Sunday worship, and after dedication only members holding a current temple recommend may enter. Others can view the spire, the gold-leafed angel Moroni and the Branco Paris granite exterior from the grounds.

The spire rises 126 feet including the gold-leafed angel Moroni statue, which was set in place on October 5, 2011, and drew crowds of local members. The exterior is clad in Branco Paris granite quarried locally, and three tall vertical art-glass windows rise above the front entrance.