Laguna Esmeralda
Camping at Laguna Esmeralda is allowed and makes for an incredible overnight experience.
There are a few flat spots near the lagoon where you can set up a tent, but be prepared for cold temperatures, strong winds, and damp ground—especially at night.
There are no facilities, so pack out everything and bring plenty of warm layers.
If you go on a weekday, especially outside peak season, there’s a good chance you’ll have the place almost to yourself.
Waking up to the silence of the valley and the still, turquoise water surrounded by mountains is something else—no crowds, just nature at its rawest.