Block 2 is a natural bottleneck for economic traffic moving between the Colca and the Titicaca Basin along what may be interpreted as the prehispanic trail system. Due to the steep descent to the Pulpera on the north side, and the glaciated volcano Nevado Huarancante on the south-west side, many travelers would probably have traveled through Block 2. The presence of a very large bofedal and rich hunting opportunities in the adjacent lava flows to the west probably made the Block 2 area an even greater attraction for travelers with caravan animals. This area lies on the periphery of the Colca valley and it is approximately one long day from the rich grazing areas of the Escalera access to the Colca valley, and about two days from the town of Yanque.