Hey Lily.  Have you heard of WWOOFing?  Maybe you and John (and modprobe?) could adapt that concept to become expat-incubators by giving people a hands-on taste of life in Acapulco.  As with the WWOOF concept, you could even get some work done with willing volunteers in return for accommodation and / or meals - which would also be a good focal point for discussions and exchange of ideas.  If you wanted to be really ambitious you could take it on the road and show your group more of Mexico beyond Acapulco.  ;)