Grupo TACA was a Central American airline group that served as the holding company for several regional carriers, including TACA International Airlines, Avianca El Salvador, and others operating across Central America and beyond. The group was headquartered in San Jose, Costa Rica, and became one of the dominant aviation forces in the region during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The group grew through acquisitions and partnerships, absorbing carriers such as LACSA of Costa Rica, NICA of Nicaragua, AVIATECA of Guatemala, and ISLEÑA of Honduras, creating a unified regional network. Grupo TACA operated routes throughout the Americas, including service to North America, South America, and the Caribbean. In 2009, Grupo TACA and Colombia's Avianca announced a merger agreement, which was completed by 2013, forming the Avianca Holdings conglomerate. The TACA brand was gradually phased out, and operations were consolidated under the Avianca name, ending Grupo TACA's independent existence after decades of regional aviation leadership.