Libertadores Cup final generated an economic impact of 86 million dollars in Lima

Lima (EFE).— The 2025 Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras left an economic impact of 86 million dollars in Lima and attracted 48,000 foreign tourists, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur) reported this Thursday.

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Minister Teresa Mera stated that 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."

Tourists spent an average of $1,044

The report Impact Assessment of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Final indicates that more than 48,000 foreign visitors and 3,000 Peruvians attended the event, mostly men (88%) with an average age of 38 years.

Although the bulk of the tourists came from Brazil (94%), fans also arrived from countries such as Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and the United States.
The average spending per visitor was $1,044, above the $760 recorded during the 2019 final, also held in Lima.

The increase is attributed to the fact that 28% of international tourists extended their stay to visit other Peruvian destinations, a figure higher than the 19% recorded in 2019.

Cusco and Paracas, the preferred destinations

Most visitors took advantage of their trip to visit Cusco (77%) and the Ica region (28%), where they toured the Paracas Bay and the Nazca Lines. The study also details that for 34% of the attendees it was not their first time in Peru, and 18% had already been present at the 2019 Libertadores final. Regarding accommodation, 44% opted for hotels, while 29% used platforms like Airbnb.

Flamengo was crowned champion

The final was played on November 29 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima and ended with a 1-0 victory for Flamengo thanks to a goal by Danilo, which gave the Brazilian club its fourth Copa Libertadores title.