Although it is unclear how much native beliefs are incorporated into the lives of modern Peruvians and Bolivians, there is evidence that the Cusco ceque system is still in use. Prepackaged offerings to be burnt at the huacas are available for sale at certain locations in Cusco. Even after so much time and change in the Cusco region, ancient traditions are still being adhered to. The historical existence alone of these traditions makes them significant. However, their contemporary meaning in the lives of people makes them even more important to study.
Mountain peaks exist at many different levels, some obviously lower than others.
The Inca organized their civilization similarly, having several kin groups arranged in a hierarchical structure. This is an example of lines between religion and social organization being blurred. The mountains are a very important and complex figure in Andean society. This picture from Lauca National Park on the Altiplano in Chile provides a sense of the scale of the Andean Mountains. Knowledge of the physical environment in this region helps in learning about the cuture there.