Libertadores Final: Lima Receives $86 Million and Boosts Sports Tourism

Economic Impact of the 2025 Libertadores Final in Lima

The 2025 Copa Libertadores final, which pitted Flamengo against Palmeiras, left a significant economic footprint in Lima, according to a report from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). The event generated an economic impact of 86 million dollars and attracted a large number of international tourists.

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

The study revealed that more than 48,000 foreign tourists and 3,000 Peruvians attended the event. The majority of visitors were men (88%) with an average age of 38 years. The vast majority of tourists came from Brazil (94%), but 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. 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% recorded in 2019.

Popular Tourist Destinations

Cusco was the most popular destination, visited by 77% of tourists, followed by the Ica region (28%), where visitors toured Paracas Bay and the Nazca Lines. The study also indicates that 34% of the attendees were not in Peru for the first time, and 18% had already attended the 2019 Libertadores final. Regarding accommodation, 44% opted for hotels, while 29% used platforms like Airbnb. The final was played on November 29 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, with Flamengo’s 1-0 victory over Palmeiras, securing their fourth Copa Libertadores title.