Each Copa América since 1987 has its own mascot. Gardelito, the mascot for the 1987 competition, was the first Copa América mascot. The mascot designs show some representing a characteristic feature (costume, flora, fauna, etc.) of the host country.
The Copa América mascot is frequently one or more anthropomorphic characters targeted at children with cartoon shows and other merchandise released to coincide with the competition.
| Edition | Mascot | Description |
| Argentina 1987 |
Gardelito |
A handsome, manly little doll representing the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel, an Argentine idol. |
| Brazil 1989 |
Tico |
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| Chile 1991 |
Guaso |
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| Ecuador 1993 |
Choclito |
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| Uruguay 1995 |
Torito |
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| Bolivia 1997 |
Tatu |
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| Paraguay 1999 |
Tagua |
A type of wild boar, a symbol of the Gran Chaco region with an arid and hostile climate. |
| Colombia 2001 |
Ameriko |
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| Peru 2004 |
Chasqui |
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| Venezuela 2007 |
Guaky |
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| Argentina 2011 |
Tangolero[1] |
An American Rhea (ñandú). Its name is a portmanteau which combines the words tango and gol (Spanish for goal); a literal translation could be Tangoaler. |
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