Plaza Sesamo: The Latino Sesame Street

Plaza Sesamo, Sesame Street’s Latino counterpart, premiered in Mexico and Latin America in 1972. Since its debut, Plaza Sesamo has thrilled millions of Spanish-speaking children.

Abelardo, Big Bird’s Latino cousin, is a giant green, red, pink, and yellow parrot. Much like Big Bird, Abelardo serves as the centerpiece of the show. Each episode, Abelardo and his friends, Lola, Pancho Contreras, Elefancio, etc. lead groups of children in peppy dances and songs as they explore the alphabet, numbers, etc. (All of this is in Spanish, of course.)

Just like Sesame Street, Plaza Sesamo incorporates animation clips and video segments. The show maintains an energetic and exciting pace to keep the attention of its easily distracted preschool audience.

You can find Plaza Sesamo on most major Spanish television stations.