Pakapaka
Current logo, used since 2020 | |
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Argentina Uruguay Paraguay Peru |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ministry of Human Capital of Argentina |
| Sister channels | Televisión Pública, Encuentro, DeporTV, CINE.AR, TEC, Aunar |
| History | |
| Launched | 17 September 2010 |
| Links | |
| Website | pakapaka.gob.ar |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital UHF | Channel 22.02 (HD) |
Pakapaka is an Argentine television channel and website providing shows and original programming for children ages 2 to 12 and their families. Launched initially as a programming section in the Encuentro television channel on September 23, 2007, and later as a digital terrestrial television and FTA channel on September 17, 2010, although regular transmissions begun on September 9. It is operated by Argentina's Ministry of Human Capital.
The word paka paka in Quechua language refers to the "hide and seek" game. 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