Pakapaka


Pakapaka is an Argentine television channel and website providing shows and original programming intended for children aged 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 the Quechuan language means ″hideout″ or ″children's game″, referring to hide and seek. 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.

Milei Era and Relationship (2023–present)

Following Javier Milei's arrival to the presidency in 2023, the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentinians was approved in June 2024. A month later, Decree 644/204 provided for the conversion of State-owned companies into the new form of Single-Member Public Limited Company. Thus, the former "Contenidos Públicos S.E." became "Contenidos Artísticos e Informativos S.A.U." In August of the same year, a new visual identity was launched for the channel.
On May 22, 2025, the new programming for July of that year was announced, highlighting the acquisition of series such as "Tuttle Twins" and classic anime such as "Dragon Ball Z", "Dragon Ball GT", "Dragon Quest" and "World Trigger".. Such programming, accompanied by a Rebranding,It finally premiered on August 17th of the same year.

Programming

The channel transmits 24 hours a day. Its programming is divided in two blocks. The first block, called Ronda Pakapaka, is aimed for children aged 2 to 5 years old, and contains the following programmes:Los mundos de UliMedialuna y las noches mágicasMolly Soli y LuTincho
The second block, intended for children of ages 6 to 12 years old, contains the following programmes:+ pelisAnnedroidsAmigosBiblioteca infinitaCachorros de zooCazadores de sonidosChambi y Max, refugio animalCineclub PakapakaCiro TodorovCiencia zapataCuentos de había una vezCuentos de terror para FrancoCuentos muy, muy exageradosCaidos del mapaDragon Ball ZEl asombroso mundo de ZambaEl capitán Nariz de lataEn globo por el globoExperimentoresFeria de variedadesFamilia pampaFungi Gen ZHostal MorrisonHoracio y los plasticinesHorrible Histories Inteligencia AnimalIdeas RompecraneosJasmine & JamboKikirikíLa asombrosa excursión de ZambaLa casa de la cienciaListo el polloThe Little OrchestraMi Genial y Fantástico SasquatchMinimalitosMisterios SubmarinosMonstruos rodantesThe MotorhomesNotipakapakaPaper PortPaprikaPetitPim and Pom at the MuseumPolinópolisPompon Little BearReffiRobotiaRosarito y sus pizarras mágicasSchool of RoarsShaun the Sheep Siesta ZSoñadoresS.O.S. MediadoresTaina y los guardianes de la amazoniaTina & TonyTuttle Twins
  • ''Vuelta por el universo''

Former programmes

AmigosAnimapakaAquí estoy yoAsk LaraAutoretratoBrillanteCaja rodanteCalibroscopioCaracolesCastle FarmCazurros al cuadradoChambi y MaxChikuchisChronokidsCienciaCiertaCocoricó Cuando hay equipoCuentos de cachorrosCuentos del árbolDale QuéDe cuento en cuentoDinopakaDiscover ScienceEl asombroso juego de Zamba y sus amigosEl hombre mas chiquito del mundoEl mundo de los ¿por qué?El taller de historiasEl show de PericoEl show del Dr. WElla, Oscar & HooEmmy & GooRooEvaExtraordinariamente ordinarioFloopaLoo, Where Are You?Fun with ClaudeHailey y sus amigosHorizontesHotell KantarellInventiaThe Jungle BookThe Jungle Bunch to the Rescue La asombrosa excursión de Zamba a la Copa del MundoLa asombrosa odisea historica de Zamba y el niño que lo sabe todoLa gran preguntaLos asombrosa visita de Zamba y NinaMami FataleMisión aventuraLos MoffelsMokoThe New Adventures of Figaro PhoPakapaka de películaPerropatrullaPunkyRita and WhatsitRuby GloomScary Larry Shaun the Sheep Stella and SamSuperInsectosTeca en la teleTinga Tinga TalesTodo sobre comadrejas Veo Veo¿Y ahora qué?Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto!Zapa ZapaZoé Kézako