Sorry Sapman, I was travelling Business Class on Taca and was looking for the Taca lounge (there is none). I did not enter the lounge.
Yes, the transit option is a good one but your stay must be less than 12 hours to qualify. Airport tax for everyone else is now $26 each. I stayed for 14 hours and was dinged.
Taca airlines up front is still fine but the back of the bus now only has $5 snacks.