In addition to being the trailhead for the Inca Trails , Km 88 is also the site of the ruins of Qoriwayrachina which are located near the Urubamba River. Most hikers do not enter Qoriwayrachina to explore it. However, there are unique stone sculptures and alters present at Qoriwayrachina, making it well worth the effort to explore. The next archaeological site encountered on the Inca trail are the ruins of Llactapata, a site that is thought to have been used primarily used for crop production. Llactapata is very well preserved and is located at 9,318 feet (2,840 m) above sea level. Its name means "High Town" in Quechua.
The Llactapata Ruins on the Classic Inca Trails should not be confused with the ruins of the same name located west of Machu Picchu that are observable on the alternate Inca Trail trek. Recent studies of the Llactapata Ruins located on the trail indicate that the settlement was positioned, designed and functioned as a sacred center similar to the Inca Trails, while the Llactapata Ruins on the Classic Inca Trail were more agricultural. Sadly, few trekkers leave the Classic Inca Trail to visit the ruins that are located far below the trail. Peru cusco
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