Tucumán, a place of emotions: three music videos that capture the magic of the land!

With landscapes that seem hand-painted and a vibrant essence that beats in every corner, Tucumán stands as a small universe of infinite beauty. From mountains that touch the sky to jungles that breathe history, passing through rivers, fields, and cities steeped in culture, this land offers natural settings that invite you to dream. It's no coincidence that so many artists have found the "Garden of the Republic" to be the perfect backdrop for their stories: Tucumán, with its discreet magic and unique light, conquers cameras and hearts.

"The Garden of the Republic" is not just a catchphrase for Tucumán. It is a living symbol of its diversity: 22,592 square kilometers where forests, bodies of water, majestic hills, fertile fields, and modern cities coexist perfectly. This natural and cultural wealth does not go unnoticed by musicians, who time and again choose this province as the setting to bring to life the music videos that accompany their new songs. We share with you three music videos that were set in Tucumán.

Zero Day (La Oreja de Van Gogh)

In 2012, after the successful release of Cometas por el cielo—La Oreja de Van Gogh's third album with their new vocalist, Leire Martínez—the band was invited to record a live version of the album, along with a DVD. The footage was filmed between Mexico and Argentina, and due to its historical, natural, and cultural significance, the chosen location in our country was the majestic Sacred City of Quilmes. The one-hour documentary, which explores the group's greatest hits, was also filmed there. The video for "Zero Day" was also shot there.

"Zero Day" was the album's promotional single, and its video portrays the band's journey from their arrival at the Benjamín Matienzo Airport to their journey through the impressive Calchaquí Valleys. In addition to capturing the behind-the-scenes footage of the song's recording and live performance, the video achieves something even more powerful: immortalizing the endless beauty of our valleys, where the true protagonists are the eternal mountains and the ancient cardon trees that escort the landscape.

No Hay Más Nada (There's nothing left) Los Totora Band

In 2015, the La Plata band Los Totora released "No Hay Más Nada," the first single from their album Cuestión de Tiempo (Matter of time). To bring this song to life, they chose the natural beauty of Tafí del Valle as their setting. Over three intense days of filming, they shot a music video filled with warmth and emotion, telling a simple and endearing story: that of a local girl who, via a Facebook message, invites the group to play at her birthday party.

The music video, filmed between September 7 and 9, not only showcases the freshness of Los Totora, but also the magic of the Tucumán landscape, with its open skies and vibrant greenery. Local models such as Lucía Rossi, Daniela Ruíz, and Belén Dupuy also participated in the filming, which was marked by the artists' good humor and kindness. More than just a music video, No Hay Más Nada is a tribute to human connection, shared music, and the beauty of our valleys.

Cáctus (Abel Pintos)

Also in 2012, Abel Pintos dreamed big: revisiting the most important moments of his career in a unique album and DVD, Sueño Dorado (Golden Dream). To bring this personal project to life, he chose a stunning setting: the Sacred City of the Quilmes Indians, in Tucumán. There, at dawn filled with mysticism, with the sun painting the ancient stones and hills gold, he recorded an intimate concert accompanied only by his musicians and the ancestral energy of the place.

Within that project, "Cactus"—a heartfelt cover of Gustavo Cerati's song—became the first single to be released. The music video captures the solemn stillness of the ruins, the emotion contained in every chord, and the profound connection between the artist and the landscape. Filmed in nature and complete solitude, with a technical crew of more than 50 people and the support of the Indigenous community, "Cactus" is more than a song: it's a moment suspended in time, where music and the land merge into a single heartbeat.