Livin La Pura Vida/References

Cultural references

 * The title of the episode is a reference to the Pura Vida style of life in Costa Rica.
 * It's also a reference to the 1999 song "" by Ricky Martin.
 * Bart and Milhouse eat a jar of and watch Russian  videos at the sleepover.
 * The Lonely Island: Costa Rica is a reference to the comedy trio and travel guide book publisher.
 * Instasnap is a parody of.
 * Homer and Evelyn watch a game.
 * Milhouse makes a LEGO spaceship.
 * Patty's full name is Patricia Bouvier.

Trivia

 * Julius and Bernice Hibbert's unnamed son is finally revealed to be called JJ Hibbert.

Goofs

 * In the scene where Kirk drinks from the river, Julius Hibbert's daughter has two pupils in each eye.