Economic Impact of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Final in Lima
The 2025 Copa Libertadores final, which pitted Flamengo against Palmeiras, generated a significant economic impact in Lima, Peru. The sporting event attracted thousands of tourists and left a millionaire economic spillover. According to reports from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur), the event generated 86 million dollars in the Peruvian capital and attracted 48,000 foreign tourists.The study “Evaluation of the Impact of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Final” revealed important details about the profile of attendees and their expenses. Most of the attendees were men (88%) with an average age of 38 years old. Although most of the tourists came from Brazil (94%), there were also fans from Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and the United States. The average spending per visitor was $1,044, exceeding the $760 recorded in the 2019 final, also held in Lima. A key factor in this increase was that 28% of international tourists extended their stay to explore other Peruvian destinations, a figure higher than the 19% recorded in 2019. Cusco was the preferred destination for 77% of visitors, followed by the Ica region (28%), where they toured the Paracas Bay and the Nazca Lines. 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% opted for hotels, while 29% used platforms like Airbnb. The final took place on November 29 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, with Flamengo’s 1-0 victory over Palmeiras, thanks to a goal by Danilo, which gave the Brazilian club its 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
