The Ballestas Islands are a set DE small rocky islands located off the coast DE the DE Paracas peninsula in the DE Ica region of Peru. During the EN route to the islands, tourists can appreciate the famous geoglyph known as EL Canlabro DE Lalabro, a huge figure drawn on the DE ra of a dune, with approximately 183 metres EN length and origin still under debate — some associate it with ancient pre-Inca cultures. ES also possible to observe the old glove dock, which testifies DE the economic past of the region linked to the exploitation of guano. The islands stand out POR their unique geological formations, such as the Main Arch and the Listing DE Cristo, sculpted POR the action DE the wind and the sea over thousands of years. DE addition, it is EN important refuge for a varied marine fauna, including sea lions, the Humboldt penguin, an endangered species, as well as pelicans, boobies and other glovebirds.