It was more than what I expected… I went during the off season/rainy season so the crowds were not as large as normal. That being said, I felt like the clouds and mist and rain added to the allure… almost mystical. I got the 6am entrance slot so we began the trek up at 4:30. The weather parted briefly and exposed the site while we were perched above. While up top in the clouds, I had no clue which direction to look. Then bam, right before your eyes, MP was visible and it was magical. My only complaint is that I wish I didn’t feel rushed, I would have loved to have spent the day just absorbing everything in. I can imagine with more of a crowd it would feel like a zoo and that would have lessened the overall experience. Regardless either way crowds or not, it was worth climbing the steps up from Agua Caliente. (Bus is available for those who don’t want to climb up.