Dora the Explorer

Dora the Explorer is an animated TV show that first aired in 2000 on Nickelodeon. It follows a seven-year-old Latina girl named Dora and her monkey friend Boots. Together they go on adventures while teaching kids basic Spanish words. The show is interactive and encourages kids to speak and solve problems.

Dora and Her Friends

Dora always carries her purple Backpack and uses Map to find her way. Boots is her best friend, a friendly monkey who wears red boots. Swiper is a sneaky fox who tries to swipe things, but Dora stops him by saying Swiper no swiping.

Learning Spanish

Each episode teaches kids simple Spanish words and phrases. Dora asks viewers to help her solve puzzles and find paths. The show was one of the first to feature a Latina main character on a major kids network. It has been translated into many languages around the world.

Fun Facts

• Dora the Explorer has been dubbed into over 30 languages.
• A live-action Dora movie was released in 2019.
• The show was one of the first bilingual children's programs on TV.

Did You Know?

Dora was originally going to be a rabbit character, but the creators changed her to a human girl so kids could relate to her better. They also wanted to celebrate Latin culture and help all kids learn Spanish!