The album also charted at number nine on the US "Billboard" Tropical Albums. "Trópico" received moderate critical praise; Jason Birchmeier from Allmusic gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. He stated that although the album is "filled with high-quality music", it should not be mistaken for a new studio album. He concluded his review stating that "Trópico" is "a worthwhile listen, especially for those unfamiliar with the out of print "Arjona Tropical" material."