Machu Picchu, the finest example of Inca civilization, is the most visited site in Peru and is named one of the seven modern wonders of the world. Its not hard to see why. The ancient city was built by the Incas on a mountain top surrounded by temples, terraces and water channels. There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu. I will mention a few of them and cover the option I took, the Inca jungle trail, in detail. When to visit Machu Picchu The dry season between May- Oct is the best time to visit. Jun-Aug is peak season and number of visitors rise during this time meaning booking the train and Inca Trail in advance is a must. I went in June, during the busiest month and we still managed to get onto the Inca jungle trail, a train ticket coming back and entrance in at 7 am and we only booked the day before when we arrived in Cusco. The wet season is Nov- Mar where you can expect anything from light drizzle to heavy downpours daily. The heaviest rain is in February, which is also when the Inca Trail path is closed for maintenance…