Discover one of the most fascinating countries in South America! Beyond Peru’s rich cultural heritage, it is one of the world’s top eight nations in terms of biodiversity. New Orleanians especially will also appreciate the more than 3,000 festivals hosted in Peru with accompanying music from more than 1,500 musical genres!

Sonesta Hotels is offering the lucky buyer of this item a jump start on this trip of a lifetime with gift certificates for a night each at two of their Peruvian properties. The two featured hotels are located perfectly to get you started on your tour. El Olivar Lima, in the capital city, is located in the heart of San Isidro, a Lima neighborhood best known for its upscale residences, parks, fine restaurants and shops. Peru’s Pacific coast capital is a huge cosmopolitan city, with a colonial center that has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. The Lima International Airport is only 11 miles north of the hotel.

The second property, Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay is in the Sacred Valley Yucay, a short hour-long flight from Lima. The hotel is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It is located close to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire (34 miles from the Cusco airport). Machu Picchu, said to be the eighth wonder of the world, is only 19 miles away.

Both nights are in a double room with complimentary buffet breakfast.