Bicol is a region in the Philippines encompassing the southern part of Luzon Island and nearby island provinces. Caramoan, a peninsula in the east, is dotted with caves, limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches. Nearby, Catanduanes Island has mountains, waterfalls and coral reefs. Donsol, in the west, is home to whale sharks. The region’s active volcanoes include Bulusan Volcano and Mayon Volcano.