This name is something of a misnomer. It merely means that a large number of foreigners live in a community. They generally live in close proximity to each other in exclusive subdivisions, but there are usually several members of the foreign community who live in less expensive housing among the Mexican residents of the town. That is great if that is where you are at and you will certainly find your place in the sun in Latin America. For others, moving to a foreign culture means becoming immersed in it.
Most people are somewhere in-between .
They want to experience and learn about the foreign culture, but they also want to be able to keep in touch with other foreigners. I will show you how to do that, as well. My purpose is not to encourage you to move there . I want to give you an honest evaluation of what living in Mexico is like. Excluding transportation, you should be able to make a trip to whichever country you choose and try it out for a little while without bankrupting yourself.