BenAmil is a rural artist residency in El Cedral, Cozumel, in the Mexican Caribbean. Surrounded by gardens and jungle, the program offers artists and cultural practitioners time and space to develop artistic or cultural projects in an island context. Facilities include private studios with bathrooms, a palapa with kitchen and creative workspace, shared accommodation for up to 10 residents, gardens, and natural surroundings. The program welcomes artists, cultural managers, thinkers, organizations, and institutions from anywhere in the world. Residencies are available year-round, with flexible lengths; stays of approximately 10 days are common. Whenever possible, each residency concludes with a public presentation or exhibition. Residents pay a partially subsidized participation fee; meals, transportation, and project materials are not included.