The Kallawaya section focuses on living indigenous culture: visiting Caluyo’s local museum, tasting native herbal infusions, and meeting families who farm potatoes, raise camelids and weave textiles. Trails descend from Kotapampa toward Caluyo along ancient Andean paths, passing highland lagoons, viewpoints, the sacred Akhamani peak (Apolobamba range), rivers and foggy transitional zones into Quechua villages. The route culminates at Charazani, which offers hot springs and cultural sites, including the little-studied stone ruins of Chullpapata—considered sacred by locals.

Highlights and practical notes: strong cultural immersion with the UNESCO-recognized Kallawaya healers (traditional medical knowledge, rituals and secret language), varied landscapes (high-altitude lake shores, island ridges, Andean puna and transitional valleys), archaeological sites, and community-based tourism benefiting local families. Logistics include boat crossings, moderate daily walking, simple village accommodations and opportunities to learn about traditional herbal medicine and rural Andean life.