Tips to do the Inca Jungle trail to Machu Picchu

Before arriving in Cusco, it is important to know that the city has a temperate climate with temperatures fluctuating between 14°C and 35°C throughout the year.
Cusco also has a rainy season (December to March). On the other hand Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, being the jungle has warm and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in Machu Picchu is from November to March, so you should be careful because the road conditions are slippery.

• Before your trip, it is necessary to exercise for about 1 hour, walking at home or jogging lightly so you can get there and do not have problems with the altitude.
• The best months to do Inca Jungle and visit Machu Picchu are from April to October since it is dry season, where there is no rain.
• The high season (where there are more tourists) is from June to August, this is because in June the Inti Raymi Festival is celebrated as well as the city of Cusco is celebrating its anniversary.
• It is essential to book in advance because if you want to climb Huayna Picchu, there are only 400 spaces available which are separated by shifts.
• Altitude sickness is serious and can ruin your trip. So the biggest mistake you can make is to fly directly to Cuzco (3326m/10,910ft) and expect to do the trek the next day. You need to give yourself a few days to adjust to the altitude.
• It is always advisable to bring a rain poncho, as the weather in Cusco is generally unpredictable.
• Be sure to have your passport stamped with the Machu Picchu stamp, this process can be done at the entrance, in the office just after the entrance.
• Only small backpacks under 20 kg are allowed into Machu Picchu.
• At the entrance gate to Mchu Picchu there is a pharmacy and a medical service available. The service is operated by the Pardo and San Jose Clinic (from Cusco).
• If you are afraid of heights, it is not recommended to climb Huayna Picchu. At the top, the path is very narrow and very steep.

Inca Jungle 3 days summary day:

• Day 01: Cusco – Santa María – Santa Teresa (biking and rafting).
• Day 02: Santa Teresa – Machu Picchu Pueblo -Machu Picchu (Zipline – Walk).
• Day 03: Machu Picchu Pueblo – Machu Picchu  – Cusco .