Visiting Argentina from the UK for SOTA

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Has anyone on here visited Argentina as a UK or European Amateur and operated portable (SOTA or otherwise)?

Yes; it has been done by SQ9FVE who got some support from the association manager on his expedition to Aconcagua:

First activation of Aconcagua (LUM/PH-001) @ 6962m ASL

On the 16th February 2019, together with my friends from Cuyo Radio Club in Mendoza (LU1MA) we have activated Aconcagua - the highest peak in SOTA, for the first time in the history. The activation was possible only thanks to amazing support from the association manager - Alex LU1MAW and all members of the LU1MA radio club. The hike towards Aco started on the 03 Feb, slowly, maintaining a slow ascent rate to avoid AMS (altitude illness). For my radio needs I was carrying a Yaesu FT-818, Buddip…