![]() Current logo, used since 2020 | |
Country | Argentina |
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Broadcast area | Argentina Uruguay Paraguay Peru |
Programming | |
Picture format | 16:9 (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Ministry of Human Capital of Argentina |
Sister channels | Televisión Pública,Encuentro, DeporTV, CINE.AR, TEC |
History | |
Launched | 17 September 2010; 14 years ago (2010-09-17)[1] |
Links | |
Website | pakapaka.gob.ar |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
TDT | 22.02 (HD) |
Pakapaka is an Argentinetelevision channel andwebsite providing shows and original programming for children ages 2 to 12 and their families.[2] Launched initially as a programming section in theEncuentro television channel on September 23, 2007, and later as adigital terrestrial television andFTA channel on September 17, 2010,[1] although regular transmissions begun on September 9. It is operated by Argentina'sMinistry of Human Capital.
The wordpaka paka inQuechua language refers to the "hide and seek" game.[3] In 2015, they aired shows such as Shaun the Sheep, LoliRock, Minuscule, The Little Prince, Aesop's Theater, Mr. Moon, Ruby Gloom, Magic Planet, Pipi Pupu Rosemary, Dixiland and Pequeñas criaturas cuadradas
The channel transmits 24 hours a day. Its programming is divided in two blocks. The first oneRonda Pakapaka, aimed to 2 to 5 years old (preschoolers),[2] contains the following programmes:[4]
The second block, for children from 6 to 12 years old, contains the following programmes: