New York Times - The 45 Places to Go in 2012

Take a look at this New York Times Travel article - The 45 Places to Go in 2012. Panama is number one on the list. The article gives a brief description about things in Panama City and recommends Bocas del Toro. Bocas del Toro is much more than a backpacker's haven - it is a naturalist's dream. The province of Bocas del Toro hosts two national parks, one of which is a world heritage site. One park, Bastimentos National Marine Park, covers a large portion of the archipelago and is home to a variety of ecosystems that thrive at or around sea level. Expeditions into the parks are designed to cover a diverse range of ecosystems and terrain and can be tailored to meet your areas of interest, experience and physical abilities. You can find more on the specific excursions available from here.