Tierra Caliente is a popular music genre that originated in the hot, tropical region of Mexico known as Tierra Caliente. It is characterized by its use of the guitarra quinta huapanguera, the tololoche bass, and the tamborita drum, and its fusion of traditional Mexican music with influences from cumbia, salsa, and other Latin styles. Tierra Caliente music often features lyrics that celebrate love, romance, and the joys of life in the Tierra Caliente region.