While Machu Picchu was one of the most anticipated places we wanted to visit during our backpacking trip in South America, we knew we wouldn’t be able to splurge on a guided Inca Trail experience or the luxurious train ride (who knew those things would be so expensive?!) For someone planning a trip to Machu Picchu, those are undoubtedly incredible ways to make it a one-of-a-kind experience. However for budget travelers like ourselves, it meant that we had to figure…