There are some catalogues and cataloguing is taking place. Uncatalogued material can be obtained. A helpful staff with knowledge of the materials. Its director is Laura Gutierrez Arbulu. The archivo is located at the busy and noisy corner of Sucre and La Marina.
Public transport comes from all parts of the city.
No hotels seem to be located nearby, but it is unlikely a reader would want to stay in this area of Lima, although the Catolica and San Marcos are not far away. There is easy access to the accommodation of the center and the neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores. Various eating establishments are located in the area. The present location is somewhat more remote, but quite accessible. It is an efficient and professionally run archive.