Ice-cream production in Salcedo, a quaint town in Ecuador's central highlands, began in the mid-20th century, born from the ingenuity of Franciscan nuns. Locals say the sisters would drink fruit ...

SALCEDO, Ecuador (AP) -- Ice-cream production in Salcedo, a quaint town in Ecuador's central highlands, began in the mid-20th century, born from the ingenuity of Franciscan nuns.

The 'devils' invade this picturesque highlands town just before New Year's day and take over its streets for eight days, donning fearful masks to dance to the rhythms of local bands.

Every year, Ecuador's 'Diablada' festival fills 12 blocks of this town 60 miles south of Quito and ends on Three Kings Day, the Roman Catholic holiday celebrated on Jan. 6 ...