Economic Impact of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Final in Lima
The 2025 Copa Libertadores final, which pitted Flamengo against Palmeiras, generated a notable economic impact in Lima, according to data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur). The sporting event generated an economic impact of 86 million dollars in the Peruvian capital and attracted a significant number of foreign tourists.The report, titled “Impact Assessment of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Final”, reveals that more than 48,000 foreign visitors and 3,000 Peruvians attended the event. Most attendees were men (88%), with an average age of 38 years old. Tourist influx came mainly from Brazil (94%), although fans from Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and the United States were also registered. The average spending per visitor was $1,044, exceeding the $760 recorded in the 2019 final, also held in Lima. This increase is attributed to the fact that 28% of international tourists extended their stay to explore other Peruvian destinations, a figure higher than the 19% in 2019. Cusco (77%) and the Ica region (28%), with the Paracas bay and the Nazca Lines, were the most visited destinations by tourists. The study also indicates that 34% of the attendees had already visited Peru before, and 18% were present at the 2019 Libertadores final. Regarding accommodation, 44% of tourists chose hotels, while 29% used platforms like Airbnb. Flamengo was crowned champion in the final held on November 29 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, after defeating Palmeiras 1-0, thanks to a goal by Danilo, obtaining their fourth Copa Libertadores title.These figures reaffirm the positive impact this tournament had on the country and strengthen Peru’s image as a destination with the potential to host major international sporting events.
Teresa Mera, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism
