Gulf of Parita

Gulf of Parita in the western Gulf of Panama
Gulf of Parita seen from space, showing extent of coastal mudflats

Gulf of Parita or Parita Bay (Spanish: Golfo de Parita, Bahía Parita) is a large gulf or bay off the coast of Herrera Province, in Panama. It forms the western section of the Gulf of Panama, and is located between Puerto Obaldia, Coclé and the mouth of the Rio Grande.