Bellas Artes neighborhood surround Museo Bellas Artes, is an arty neighborhood, home to many of Santiago’s fashionable young artists. Streets like Santo Domingo, Mosqueto, José Miguel de la Barra, Merced, Monjitas and José Victorino Lastarria are lined with cafes, designer boutiques and swish bars frequented by locals throughout the day.Littered with wi-fi hotspots, the neighborhood is a common place to spot writers hunched over computers and painters taking a break from their daily exertions for a warming espresso or a well-chilled beer. Besides access to the incredible art museum, Cerro Santa Lucia(a small hill) borders Lastarria from the center of Santiago, and offers great views. Also to be found are books and antiques, primarily on the weekend.