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[edit] City's name and origin

There are two theories about the origin of the name Arequipa before the Spanish conquest. Both Andean languages are mentioned: Quechua and Aymara. In Quechua, it is said that Mayta Capac, the fourth Inca, was traveling through this land with his soldiers to camp around the territory. When it was time to leave, some of his soldiers asked if they could stay, to which the Inca responded "Ari Quepay", which in Quechua means "yes, you may stay". The Quechua version gets more hits in Google than the Aymara version, which says 'ARI' means 'summit' and 'QUIPA' for 'laying behind', with some adding the "mountain" part to say El Misti backs such theory. The various times I've visited Arequipa, most people there mention the Quechua version as the more plausible one, including the travel agency guides around the city. --Dynamax 18:41, 20 August 2005 (UTC)

Why did you revert? Funny concept to replace the statements of linguists by those of travelling agencies. Made a separate Name heading, following the Spanish version.

[edit] Notable people from Arequipa

I'm not sure of what is the system to add some "notable" people to the wikipedia. I mean, I live here and haven't heard of three of these guys: Enrique Urízar Berríos, Painter, President of the Artist Association of Arequipa. Come on... does any town in this planet needs to have the name of the president of the artist association? I could as well add my dad, secretary of the local Apra party. It's just awful to use an encyclopedia to promote yourself or someone you know.

Julio Malaga Grenet, Famous caricaturist.

Yep, he's SOOOO famous in Arequipa. [Who's that guy?]

Well if that's how you truly feel, I will respect your wishes concerning other names. I will be in Arequipa in June; please meet me so we can discuss this more. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.227.177.172 (talk) 02:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Gustavo R. Paz-Pujalt, Scientist and inventor

NEVER EVER heard of him. Come on. I'm going to erase those three guys. Please, if you're from Arequipa let's discuss this [I could be in a mistake, anyway] But if you're just some wiki conservationist maniac don't reverse my edits. Thank you.

[edit] El Misti

Can someone move the picture of El Misti? Section lines cross over it and I don't know how to move it. S♦s♦e♦b♦a♦l♦l♦o♦s ^{(Talk to Me)} 23:01, 14 December 2007 (UTC)